The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1839-01-15 00:00:00

Just published, in boards, Bvo., with bur ithograp hic
Plates, Price 2s. 6d., . a .
A COMPLETE AND PRACTICAL SYSTEM OF
ZIL.,'SHORT4I.-AND:- Dv- T. C. -rosmt, Professional
Short-Hand Writer, and iteporter for the LIVERPOOL
STANDARD.

London:" WHITTAKER and Co. Liverkol STANDARD
office: and MARPLEs. Manchester : SOW LER, and all
Booksellers.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS,

"This system of Short-band will be found one of the most
complete that has ever been issued from the press,,indeed,
we may say the most complete. Utility and simplicity are
the main objects which the author has kept in view. Aper-
-feet Mastery of the instructions which Mr. Foster has given,
will enable any one to take down, verbatii the. words of the
most rapid speaker. Nor is this the o. y advantage which
will accrue from an acquaintance wit h4h system, the facility-
t
with which the notes may be afterwarr
,read is a consideration
of very great importance. 'The alphf, etical characters liave
the recommendation of extreme, simplicity. The signs fur,
combinations of letters, and the arbitraries, or marks for
words, will be found highly couilncive to expedition in writ-
ing. In this department the author has been erninenly suc-
cessful. To Ladies and Gentlemen who.may wish to master
the useful art of stenography, we can cordially recommend
this work, by which a student of ordinary ability, especially
if a quick writer, may be enabled in a very short time to take
down literal reports of sermons and speeches. We may add,
that the professional shorthand writer may also oerive much
instruction from this compendium.—Liverpoul SlaUdaril. .
"'Phis is an exceedingly clever, instructive, and well,
written production. Generally speaking, works on steno-
graphy are not sufficiently entertaining and attractive to oh,
tain numerous readers; but we will do Mr. Foster the justice
to say, that he has thrown much that is highly interesting
in his " plain instructions," and has very happily blended the
entertaining with the useful. Our author's principal object
appears to he to instruct the uninitiated ; but we think. hii
work will prove valuable in many respects even to those
whose profession it is to practise the art. Of course his sys-
tem must, in a great measure, partake of those previously
in existence, but as regards the distinctness and decision of
his vowel characters, it is superior to anywe have seen. His
examples and illustrations-are alsoexceedingly good, and the
various lessons are given with a plainness and perspicuity
which must greatly facilitate the learner's progress. In short,
to all who are anxious to obtain a speedy and accurate know-
ledge of the art of stenography, we earnestly recommend
the work."—Manchester Courier.

" We are of opinion that the last essay on stenography
must almost of necessity be the best, and that the person most
qualified to treat of it is a practical reporter. Mr. Foster's
enthusiastic admiration of the art, has, we think, led hint a
little too far; but it by no means detracts from the value of
information derived from his own personal observation and
experience as a reporter, which is now offered to the public
in a cheap and accessible fortu."—,Liverino/ Mercary.
" We can with confidence pronounce Mr. F,oSter's system ,
a good one. Constant practice is absolutely necessary for
any one who wishes to be a first-rate short-hand writer, either ,
on this or on any other system ; bul we l!elieve that a
thoroughly practised writer of short-hand would find it easier .
to follow a rapid speaker with this than with any other systetn.
It also possesses the very great advantage of 'being eat•ily
readable when written."— Liverpool Times.
From a hasty glance through the pages, we pronounce it
excellent.' —Lancashire Herald.
Mr. F'osterave know has had much practical experience
in the art, and it is practical experience alone that can
enable an individual to form a correct judgment of any par-
ticular system. Mr. Foster has; it appears, tried three seve-
ral Systems, and has fixed upon that which he deems the best.
On this he has made such improvements as, in the course
of his practice, seemed best calculated to secure facility.
With his judgment matured by' constant consideration of
the subject, he tells us that the system. which he has now
presented to the public possesses many advantages over.,
those most in uSe, with' which 14.-,4jlPViiittesl,,,r,Livorif94.
Albion. ' - '"
, - --i eat Itvi,,,Lz. 7.1111 LAO- 3SI
We think its 'alphabetical tViiiF , sfilf.Poflll9.l,Y*l4l-11
ple, and that the Signs' fir' litti'ialjtjes,i9 hitelq.;,49,4ol.u4ki.to.fr
at
bitraries, which are more peouligyae, tt,hah'is-,9‘%nityppl,NA;
talents, are highly' conducive VO.e.4pAith-,4,, wolthivnir.,
ti
any 'corresponding diffl etut V' in. ar ifihe'rklng;q*. liilit tl Fri riPfrai
ter's arbitraries and ~..e!;le'ali rifll'e cl9PP9„));lttf, repagq
numerous tlia la tluise oC ,ile'r. s'itsp 00 1y.0„.4v, 40,44,0m_:
y
they seem all well atdapted for praFt pr., anClT4A9,4ivi qiimpil
but be regarded as a material-A to the S4L.t4l4o,,,w,slsqvir'
„, .., .
...--Liverpool Courier.
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Mr. Foster, in this little work, has:given.tcrtlor tyrisittkl,
, . .
result of his own practical experience as a.short-htin :WA,it.trt.
In the two great requisites of short-handwrititig--expeditangi
and an easy facility in deciphering the characters whenAr4ts
ten—the preseht' system is superior we conceive, .to mo.VeRTI
the popular work son the same subject. Persons wishing to,.
give the requisite application to the study of short-I,,wilt
find in Mr. Foster's manual everything they requiiG. .t he
practicability of the system is best tested by Mr. roster's re-
putation
as an accomplished stenograpber.—Liverpoo/ Chro-,
hide.

" It is our opinion that the reporter is a far more efficient
tutor in the art of ,!enography than they who, however well
acquainted with it theoretically, have but little practice; be-
cause in the former case you are most likely to be presented
with a system perfected to the point of practical utility, while
in the latter it is ten to one but you are taught a. system which
is found to fail upon trial, and which may require years of al-
teration, amendment, and practice to render it serviceable.
We must admit that Mr. F'oster's system appears to us a very
excellent one; that its capabilities are equal to all demands
upon it is evident from his own practice; and that it is laid
down clearly and jndiciously, will be apparent to any one
who peruses the book.—Liverpool Journal.
"The little knowledge we possess of this very useful art
enables us to state that Mr. Foster's system appears to us a
very practical and easy one, and therdote a very good one.
The work is cheap and very intelligible, and we have no hesi-
tation•in recommending it to those who are desirous of be-
coming proficients in the art, and to all who desire to have
any knowledge of it."—llletropolitanConsornative Journal and
Church of England Gazette.
'• This system of Short-hand seems an excellent method
It is the work of a Reporter on the Liverpool Stanclard."--,
Literary Gazette, October 6th, 1838.
. .

"The admirers of short-hand Writing, whether profession-
ally or as amateurs, have now offered to them a small volume
of sound and practical instruction in that delightful art, by
Mr. T. C. Foster. We will only add, that so far as ourjudg-
ment goes, it is a book which truly deserves the patronage of
the public."--Sunderland Beacon.
"The title-page of this book is saying a good deal for the
work, but it is very fairly borne out. It is the best book on
the subject we have seen, and a decided improvement upon
many of the slow systems extant. To all who desire perfect
tion in this difficult art, we recommend the purchase of Mr.
Foster's treatise.--illetrorgitart Magazine for Oatober, 1838.