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About The Book: This book explores an extensive dictionary incorporating Persian, Arabic, and English, first published in 1777 by John Richardson. Recognizing the utility but also the shortcomings of the original edition, the editor initiated a meticulous revision following its depletion. The Dictionary, though practical for its era, faced criticism for its cumbersome size and restricted vocabulary. In 1806 and 1810 reprints, Sir Charles Wilkins significantly enhanced the lexicon's structure and substance. Once more released in 1852 with the support of the Honourable East-India Company, this edition was supervised by Francis Johnson. About The Author: Francis Johnson (1796–1876) was an orientalist, dedicated his early years to studying oriental languages in Italy, mastering Arabic from an Arab tutor. In 1818, he joined Charles Barry and others on a journey to Athens and Constantinople. Appointed to the chair of Sanskrit at Haileybury in 1824, Johnson's significant contribution was the 'Persian Dictionary' (1829, revised 1852), a pivotal work in Persian lexicography. He also edited Sa‘di's ‘Gulistān’ (1863) and contributed to Sanskrit literature with editions of the ‘Meghadūta’ (1867) and selections from the ‘Mahābhārata’ (1842). Johnson resigned in 1855, married in 1857, and died in Hertford on 29 Jan. 1876. The Title 'A Dictionary, Persian, Arabic, and English written/authored/edited by Francis Johnson', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121207447 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 1427 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Dictionary. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms Vol:-