Originally published in 1888 as part of a series of Pitman's shorthand textbooks, this volume offers an in-depth look at the technical and ethical dimensions of 19th-century journalism. Using numerous examples from contemporary newspapers and speeches, the book explores how shorthand can improve accuracy and efficiency in reporting while also raising important ethical issues. Journalists and historians will appreciate this insightful and engaging study of a forgotten art.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.