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100 1 _aHamilton, Frederick W.
_q(Frederick William),
_d1860-1940
245 1 0 _aAbbreviations and Signs :
_bA Primer of Information about Abbreviations and Signs, with Classified Lists of Those in Most Common Use
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aTypographic technical series for apprentices, pt. VI, no. 37
500 _aRelease date is 2010-10-01
508 _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Abbreviations and Signs" by Frederick W. Hamilton is a primer and educational guide written in the early 20th century, specifically published in 1918. This book serves as a comprehensive resource focused on the usage of abbreviations and symbols commonly employed in writing and printing. It aims to clarify the conventions of shorthand expressions, ensuring that both novice and experienced individuals in the printing industry can navigate these conventions effectively. The content of the book is structured into several sections, offering clear explanations on the general rules for using abbreviations, categorized lists of common abbreviations across various domains (such as geographical names, medical symbols, and mathematical signs), and guidelines on proper punctuation and formatting. Hamilton emphasizes the importance of familiarity and intelligibility for readers, urging restraint when employing abbreviations while illustrating their correct usage in different contexts. The primer also includes supplementary reading suggestions and review questions to reinforce understanding. Overall, it functions as an essential reference for anyone involved in the mechanics of printing and communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPrinting -- Style manuals
653 _aAbbreviations
830 0 _aTypographic technical series for apprentices, pt. VI, no. 37
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33828
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