Sykes Henry. Sykes' Manual of Penmanship

Manchester: A.C. Chrystal; London: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., 1885. — 39 p.This handbook of penmanship contains a comprehensive system embracing all the instruction required to securre legibility, speed, and symmetry in writing. The series of Movement Exercises which is given in combination with the letter forms add interest, to the lessons while developing a perfect command of the pen. To Teachers in Elementary Schools, the portion devoted to an analysis of the letters should be of great value, as being applicable to any style of writing. Teachers of Adult Classes are furnished with a method of instruction as attractive as it is thorough ; candidates for the Civil Service appointments and home students can, with a little application, make a distinct improvement in their writing in a very short time. This System has stood the test of many years practice both in the Manchester Grammar School, the Continuation Classes under the School Board, and in private tuition.
The Author confidently recommends this Manual to Teachers of Penmanship, and to all who aspire to become skilful in the Art of Writing.