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Palmer, A. N. (Austin Norman), 1859-1927 |
| Title |
The Palmer Method of Business Writing
A Series of Self-teaching in Rapid, Plain, Unshaded, Coarse-pen, Muscular Movement Writing for Use in All Schools, Public or Private, Where an Easy and Legible Handwriting is the Object Sought; Also for the Home Learner
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| Original Publication |
United States: The A. N. Palmer Company,1901,copyright 1908,copyright 1913,copyright 1915.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Palmer Method of Business Writing" by A. N. Palmer is a self-help guide on penmanship written in the early 20th century. It provides a systematic approach to mastering practical writing skills, aimed primarily at young learners in both public and private educational settings, as well as individuals studying at home. The book emphasizes the cultivation of rapid, legible, and natural handwriting, focusing on techniques that promote ease, endurance, and individual style, contrasting sharply with traditional copy-book methods. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the foundational philosophy of the Palmer Method, which asserts that good handwriting can be achieved through proper physical techniques and consistent practice. Palmer critiques traditional education methods, positing that they stifle creativity and result in ineffective handwriting skills. He provides detailed instructions on posture, arm movement, and the importance of muscle memory, underscoring the necessity of practicing in a relaxed manner without mechanical constraints. The text sets the stage for a series of progressively challenging lessons that aim to develop both the technical ability and artistic expression necessary for effective business writing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
Z: Bibliography, Library science
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| Subject |
Penmanship
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66476 |
| Release Date |
Oct 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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