
audiobook
by A. N. (Austin Norman) Palmer
Transcriber’s Note:
THE PALMER METHOD of BUSINESS WRITING
SOME PALMER METHOD FACTS—A PERSONAL TALK
LESSON 1
LESSON 2
LESSON 3
LESSON 4
LESSON 5
LESSON 6
LESSON 7
A practical guide to clear, fast handwriting, this book offers a series of self‑teaching lessons aimed at anyone who needs a reliable business style. Rather than relying on the rigid copying of traditional textbooks, it teaches a muscular, rhythmic movement that lets the pen glide with ease. The instructions are presented as direct conversations with the reader, showing exactly how to hold the pen, relax the hand, and develop speed without sacrificing legibility.
Through repeated drills the method builds lasting habits, producing writing that is legible, swift, comfortable, and durable. Thousands of students and office workers have used these lessons to cut down the time spent on basic spelling and composition, freeing up hours for other tasks. Whether studied in a classroom or at home, the approach promises a confident, individual hand that meets the demands of everyday business communication.
Full 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 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
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (129K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: The A. N. Palmer Company, 1901,copyright 1908,copyright 1913,copyright 1915.
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)
Release date
2021-10-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1859–1927
Best known for creating the Palmer Method, this American penmanship teacher helped shape how generations of students learned to write by hand. His lessons focused on speed, legibility, and practical everyday writing.
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