Shelton invented a new stenographical system and published it in 1626 in the book Short-Writing (in later editions since 1635 called "Tachygraphy", Ancient Greek for "speedy writing").
Shelton uppfann ett nytt stenografisystem och publicerade det 1626 i boken Short-Writing (i senare utgåvor efter 1635 kallat "Tachygraphy", gammalgrekiska för "snabbskrift").