A Sketch of the Northern Balochi Language Containing a Grammar, Vocabulary: And Specimens of the Language - Softcover
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About The Book: A Sketch of the Northern Balochi Language by M. Longworth Dames is a foundational work on the linguistic structure of Northern Balochi, published in 1881. It provides a detailed grammar and vocabulary, serving as an essential reference for understanding this significant dialect of the Balochi language. Drawing from Dames' extensive fieldwork in the trans-Indus region, the book highlights the phonetics, syntax, and lexicon of Northern Balochi. It remains a valuable resource for linguists and historians interested in the Baluch people’s language and culture. The work reflects Dames' expertise gained during his service in Dera Ghazi Khan and beyond. About The Author: Mansel Longworth Dames (1850–1922) was a scholar of Oriental and Portuguese languages, serving in the Indian Civil Service from 1870 to 1897, primarily in Punjab and Dera Ghazi Khan. An authority on Baluch and Pushtu dialects, he authored a Baluchi grammar (1891) and Popular Poetry of the Baluchis (1905). A contributor to the Encyclopaedia of Islam and a translator of The Book of Duarte Barbosa, he also studied Buddhist art and folklore. The Title 'A Sketch of the Northern Balochi Language Containing a Grammar, Vocabulary: And Specimens of the Language written/authored/edited by M. Longworth Dames', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367802229 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 180 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Grammar, Linguistic. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms
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Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: A Sketch of the Northern Balochi Language by M. Longworth Dames is a foundational work on the linguistic structure of Northern Balochi, published in 1881. It provides a detailed grammar and vocabulary, serving as an essential reference for understanding this significant dialect of the Balochi language. Drawing from Dames' extensive fieldwork in the trans-Indus region, the book highlights the phonetics, syntax, and lexicon of Northern Balochi. It remains a valuable resource for linguists and historians interested in the Baluch people's language and culture. The work reflects Dames' expertise gained during his service in Dera Ghazi Khan and beyond. About The Author: Mansel Longworth Dames (18501922) was a scholar of Oriental and Portuguese languages, serving in the Indian Civil Service from 1870 to 1897, primarily in Punjab and Dera Ghazi Khan. An authority on Baluch and Pushtu dialects, he authored a Baluchi grammar (1891) and Popular Poetry of the Baluchis (1905). A contributor to the Encyclopaedia of Islam and a translator of The Book of Duarte Barbosa, he also studied Buddhist art and folklore. The Title 'A Sketch of the Northern Balochi Language Containing a Grammar, Vocabulary: And Specimens of the Language written/authored/edited by M. Longworth Dames', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367802229 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 180 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Grammar, Linguistic. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms Vol: 180. Seller Inventory # PB1111007607739