An Indian Glossary Consisting of Some Thousand Words and Terms Commonly Used in the East Indies |
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| Author:
| Roberts, T. T. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Linguistics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-02705-2 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2011 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $32.99 |
Book Description:
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Produced in 1800 by a lieutenant of the East India Company for newcomers to India, this was the first glossary of Indian terms widely used by the English in daily life and administrative situations. While promoting communication, it was not designed for the formal study of Indian languages.
Produced in 1800 by a lieutenant of the East India Company for newcomers to India, this was the first glossary of Indian terms widely used by the English in daily life and administrative situations. While promoting communication, it was not designed for the formal study of Indian languages.