Fred Baness (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: Manual of Hindustani, or the Stranger's Indian Interpreter by J. Frederick Baness is a concise, practical guide to conversational Hindustani designed for English?speaking travellers and officials in colonial India. It begins with a "Key to Pronunciation", followed by a brief grammar summary and an extensive collection of everyday phrasesgrouped by contexts like travel, trade and daily interaction. The manual emphasises quick utility and accessibility over detailed linguistic theory, making it a handy reference for basic speech and understanding. About The Author: Joshua Frederick Baness (18301884) was a British civil servant, surveyor, and linguist who worked extensively in India. Serving in the Survey of India, he compiled geographic and linguistic resources to aid colonial administration. Baness authored notable works including Index Geographicus Indicus, a comprehensive gazetteer of British India, and Manual of Hindustani, a practical guide for English speakers learning the language. His scholarship combined precision in mapping with practical language instruction, making him an important figure in 19th?century British India's administrative and educational efforts. The Title 'Manual Of Hindustani, Or The Stranger's Indian Interpreter: A Practical And Easy Guide To Hindustani Conversation written/authored/edited by J. Fred. Baness', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789374931523 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 147 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Hindustani Language. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 147.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: Manual of Hindustani, or the Stranger's Indian Interpreter by J. Frederick Baness is a concise, practical guide to conversational Hindustani designed for English?speaking travellers and officials in colonial India. It begins with a "Key to Pronunciation", followed by a brief grammar summary and an extensive collection of everyday phrasesgrouped by contexts like travel, trade and daily interaction. The manual emphasises quick utility and accessibility over detailed linguistic theory, making it a handy reference for basic speech and understanding. About The Author: Joshua Frederick Baness (18301884) was a British civil servant, surveyor, and linguist who worked extensively in India. Serving in the Survey of India, he compiled geographic and linguistic resources to aid colonial administration. Baness authored notable works including Index Geographicus Indicus, a comprehensive gazetteer of British India, and Manual of Hindustani, a practical guide for English speakers learning the language. His scholarship combined precision in mapping with practical language instruction, making him an important figure in 19th?century British India's administrative and educational efforts. The Title 'Manual Of Hindustani, Or The Stranger's Indian Interpreter: A Practical And Easy Guide To Hindustani Conversation written/authored/edited by J. Fred. Baness', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789374936153 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 147 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Hindustani Language. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 147.