Comparative Grammar of The Languages of Further India: A Fragment and Other Essays

C. J. F. S. Forbes

ISBN 10: 812127057X / ISBN 13: 9788121270571

Published by Gyan Publishing House, 2024

About this Item

pp. 204.

Seller Inventory # 18398677069

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Comparative Grammar of The Languages of Further India: A Fragment and Other Essays
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 812127057X
• ISBN 13: 9788121270571
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Language: - English, About The Book: "Comparative Grammar of the Languages of Further India" by Charles James Forbes Smith Forbes stands as a foundational work in linguistic scholarship, unraveling the intricate tapestry of language and culture in Southeast Asia. Authored by the British colonial administrator and scholar, this book conducts a comparative analysis of syntax and grammar in Burmese, Siamese, and other regional languages. Its meticulous scholarship and rigorous examination render it an enduring resource for linguists, historians, and enthusiasts captivated by Southeast Asia's cultural richness. Additionally, the work delves into the origin and ascent of nations in the Indo-Chinese region, providing a comprehensive view of the area's linguistic evolution. About The Author: Charles James Forbes Smith (1834–1879), a British Colonial Officer in Burma and a Pāli and Burmese scholar, arrived in the East in 1858 as a Captain in the Queen's Army. Smith-Forbes, with a deep understanding of Burmese life, customs, and Buddhism, published "British Burmah and its People" and "Legendary History of Burma and Arakan." His linguistic contributions include essays on Tibeto-Burman languages and the connection between the Môns of Pegu and the Koles of Central India. The Title 'Comparative Grammar of the Languages of Further India: A Fragment and other Essays written/authored/edited by C. J. F. S. Forbes', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121270571 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 204 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Linguistics. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms