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About The Book: "A Vocabulary of the Kashmírí Language" is a pioneering linguistic work by William Jackson Elmslie, published in 1872. The book comprises two parts: Kashmírí-English and English-Kashmírí, designed to facilitate communication and understanding between English speakers and the Kashmírí populace. Elmslie's dedication to the region and its people is evident in his effort to document and translate the local language. This dictionary not only served as a practical tool for missionaries and officials but also contributed to the preservation of Kashmírí linguistic heritage. Elmslie's work remains a significant resource for those studying the language and culture of Kashmir. About The Author: William Jackson Elmslie (1832-1872) was a Scottish Presbyterian doctor who worked as a medical missionary in Kashmir and Punjab from 1865 until his death. Sponsored by the Church Missionary Society, he established Kashmir's first dispensary in Srinagar, later founding a temporary hospital. Elmslie taught local medical classes and treated various conditions, earning the nickname "Padre Doctor Sahib" among locals. Despite facing challenges, he laid the groundwork for future medical missionaries. He also published the first Kashmiri-English dictionary and advocated for training native medical evangelists. He passed away due to health complications in 1872. The Title 'A Vocabulary of the Kashmírí Language in two Parts: Kashmírí-English, and English-Kashmírí written/authored/edited by William Jackson Elmslie', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367803080 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 276 (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 14.34 x 22.59 cms.