Project Gutenberg 2015-11-02 Public domain in the USA. 97 Teall, F. Horace (Francis Horace) 1850 Teall, Francis Horace 03004216 Proof-Reading A Series of Essays for Readers and Their Employers, and for Authors and Editors Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net, in celebration of Distributed Proofreaders' 15th Anniversary, using images generously made available by The Internet Archive "Proof-Reading" by F. Horace Teall is a series of essays focused on the art and responsibility of proof-reading, written in the late 19th century. The work addresses various aspects of the profession, aiming to elucidate the significance of skilled proof-readers in the publishing process. It highlights the nuances of proof-reading tasks, the need for education, and practical knowledge essential for ensuring quality in printed materials. At the start of "Proof-Reading," the author introduces the importance of good proof-reading, arguing that it is often undervalued in publishing environments. Teall discusses the structure and management of proof-rooms, emphasizing the need for competent proof-readers who can identify errors and make informed decisions. Through examples and discussions, he illustrates the complexities involved in the role, such as recognizing authors’ whims versus the application of established principles, and the overall impact that effective proof-reading can have on the quality of published works. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Proofreading Z Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Journalism/Media/Writing 201082 2025-07-20T07:41:37.515220 text/html 178814 2024-10-22T23:22:39 text/html 205974 2025-07-20T07:41:41.674188 application/epub+zip 204862 2025-07-20T07:41:38.439204 application/epub+zip 159815 2025-07-20T07:41:37.918174 application/epub+zip 261603 2025-07-20T07:41:44.268178 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 230833 2025-07-20T07:41:41.272164 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 186204 2022-09-22T18:06:09.706861 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177688 2025-07-20T07:41:37.214221 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 157843 2024-10-22T23:22:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16692 2025-07-20T07:41:44.397155 application/rdf+xml 14153 2025-07-20T07:41:37.994169 image/jpeg 2125 2025-07-20T07:41:37.954184 image/jpeg 170657 2025-07-20T07:41:37.534183 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog