Dictionary of Languages - The Definitive Reference to more that 400 Languages

Dalby, Andrew

ISBN 10: 074753117X / ISBN 13: 9780747531173

Published by Bloomsburg, 1998

About this Item

Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. The dust jacket a little shelf rubbed. The text within the book is bright and clear. Tightly bound and presented beautifully in cellophane. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dictionary of Languages - The Definitive Reference to more that 400 Languages
• Publisher: Bloomsburg
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 074753117X
• ISBN 13: 9780747531173
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A guide to over 400 languages of the world, both living and dead, covering their political, social and historical background. The text is highlighted by maps and charts of scripts and proverbs, while anecdotes and quotations reveal the features that make a language unique.

Review

'A welcome paperback edition of a wonderfully readable book which transcends its own limits as a super-specialised reference work to become a joyously accessible celebration of the sheer diversity of humankind.' The Scotsman 'Splendid guidebook an endlessly fascinating achievement.' The Guardian 'A delight, a cornucopia of information, of easy reference, and of rich enjoyment.' The Linguist 'The linguistic waterfront it covers is concomitantly spacious an astonishing quantity of information certainly a candidate for any language fan's wishlist.' The Evening Standard