A Dictionary Of The Aneityumese Language (1882)

A Dictionary Of The Aneityumese Language (1882)

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A Dictionary of the Aneityumese Language is a comprehensive reference work on the language spoken on the island of Aneityum, which is part of the Vanuatu archipelago in the South Pacific. The book was written by John Inglis, a Scottish missionary who lived on Aneityum in the late 19th century. The dictionary contains over 2,000 entries, providing the meanings of words in Aneityumese and their English translations. It also includes notes on the pronunciation and grammar of the language, as well as examples of how words are used in context. The book is an important resource for linguists, anthropologists, and historians interested in the languages and cultures of the South Pacific.In Two Parts, 1. Aneityumese And English; 2. English And Aneityumese. Also Outlines Of Aneityumese Grammar. And An Introduction, Containing Notices Of The Missions To The Native Races, And Illustrations Of The Principles And Peculiarities Of The Aneityumese Language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781164524076
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 362
Weight: 485g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 19mm