Eclectic Shorthand: Writing By Principles Instead Of Arbitrary Signs is a book written by Jesse George Cross in 1891. The book is a guide to shorthand writing that emphasizes the use of principles instead of arbitrary signs. It provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of shorthand writing, including the use of phonetics, abbreviations, and symbols. The book is designed to be accessible to both beginners and experienced shorthand writers, and it includes numerous examples and exercises to help readers develop their skills. The author argues that the use of principles in shorthand writing is more efficient and effective than relying on arbitrary signs, and he provides a detailed explanation of how this approach can be applied in practice. Overall, Eclectic Shorthand is a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their shorthand writing skills or learning more about the principles of shorthand writing.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.