Standard Handbook for Secretaries [Hardcover]

Lois Irene Hutchinson (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 638 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill; 8 Revised edition (June 1969)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007031537X
• ISBN-13: 978-0070315372
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,091,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best reference book I've ever met., January 23, 1998

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A. Sansbury (Alexandria, Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Handbook for Secretaries (Hardcover)

This is a reference book of English language grammar and usage. I have been using the 8th edition of this book for 20 years. It is hard to imagine that a 20 year old reference book could be more complete and up-to-date than any more recent book I have seen, but this one is. It is also easier to use than any other book I have seen. However, if anyone is thoroughly familiar with this book and yet knows of a better one, please let me know! Thanks.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fifty Years as a Writer's Best Friend, April 26, 2002

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Margaret Bailey (Hampden, ME United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Standard Handbook for Secretaries (Hardcover)

Since the late 40's when I was working as a secretary part-time to finance my university courses, I have relied on the Hutchinson Handbook to solve my every language dilemma. It was at my right hand as I typed my husband's doctoral thesis, and it settled many an argument years later with our teen-aged children (who chanted "but our teacher said!"). I have given it to European colleagues who are often understandably perplexed by our wonderfully unpredictable language. They love it, and I continue to keep it by my computer at all times. It is undoubtedly too late to let Ms. Hutchinson know the value of her contribution over the years, but I hope that my testimony may bring it to the attention of other wordsmiths.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Item Came in Great Condition!, June 20, 2001

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Dee Dee Bianchi (Ellsworth AFB, SD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Standard Handbook for Secretaries (Hardcover)

Although the printing was older than I anticipated, it was in EXCELLENT! condition and all the information I need is in it. It will help keep me in tune with other administrative personnel who own the same book. Thanks!