A Handbook To Accompany The New Eclectic Penmanship (1883) - Langdon Shook Thompson - Bog

A Handbook To Accompany The New Eclectic Penmanship (1883) is a guidebook written by Langdon Shook Thompson for students and teachers of penmanship. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and techniques of penmanship, with a focus on the New Eclectic system of handwriting. The New Eclectic system was a popular method of handwriting instruction in the late 19th century, which emphasized the development of a clear, legible, and attractive handwriting style. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of penmanship. The first section provides an introduction to the New Eclectic system and explains its basic principles. The following sections cover topics such as letter formation, spacing, slant, and shading. The book also includes numerous examples of handwriting samples and exercises to help students practice their penmanship skills.Throughout the book, Thompson emphasizes the importance of practice and repetition in developing good penmanship. He provides detailed instructions for each exercise and encourages students to take their time and focus on developing a consistent and attractive handwriting style. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for anyone interested in improving their penmanship skills.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.