ISBN: 9789368961826 - Dictionary of the South Andaman Language. (2 results)

Condition: New. pp. 245.

Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: Dictionary of the South Andaman Language by Edward Horace Man is a comprehensive linguistic work documenting the vocabulary of the South Andamanese people. Compiled during British colonial rule, the dictionary preserves words, meanings, and usage examples from an endangered indigenous language. Man's work is significant for its detailed phonetic and cultural notes, offering insights into the daily life, beliefs, and environment of the South Andamanese. It remains a valuable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and historians studying Andamanese cultures and disappearing languages. About The Author: Edward Horace Man (18461929) was a British administrator and anthropologist known for his extensive work on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He documented the languages, customs, and material culture of indigenous tribes, contributing significantly to ethnographic knowledge. His detailed observations remain valuable resources in South Asian and colonial anthropology. The Title 'Dictionary of the South Andaman language written/authored/edited by Edward Horace Man', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789368961826 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 245 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Facsimile Publisher. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms Vol: 245. …