Shorthand shortened, being a combination of the best principles contained in the stenographic systems of Willis (1602), Shelton, Barmby (1700), Gurney (1753), Byrom, Mavor (1789), Taylor, Rees (1795), Harding, Gawtress, Odell, Pitman, and others. / Propounded by David Augustus Peachey ... Anecdotal experiences of old reporters are appended.