Presents brief descriptions of the world's language families and their major subdivisions and descriptions of the more important individual national, tribal, and minor languages, with sample texts and translations
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'A reference tool for all linguists as well as a collector's item for those in allied fields, enabling even an amateur to identify foreign scripts with ease and satisfaction ... to be recommended.' - Modern Language Review
'A wholly fascinating mini-kaleidoscope indicating the largely diverse variety of the world's main languages and their scripts and of their cultures.' - The Good Book Guide
Kenneth Katzner works for the US federal government in Washington D.C. He has been on the editorial staffs of several encyclopedias. government and lives in Washington,ÏD.C.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 374 pages. tidy ex library d/j slight edge wearPresents brief descriptions of the world's language families and their major sub divisions and descriptions of the more important individual national, tribal, an d minor languages, with sample texts and translations. Seller Inventory # 2875p
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