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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: *An Ainu-English-Japanese Dictionary* by John Batchelor is a foundational linguistic and ethnographic work documenting the Ainu language, spoken by the Indigenous Ainu people of northern Japan. Published in the early 20th century, it provides detailed vocabulary entries in Ainu, with English and Japanese translations, along with pronunciation guides and usage notes. The dictionary includes a comprehensive grammar section that outlines Ainu syntax, morphology, and phonetics, offering insights into the language’s unique structure. Batchelor, a missionary and long-time resident among the Ainu, also incorporated cultural observations, making the work valuable for both linguistic and anthropological study of this endangered language. About The Author: John Batchelor (1855–1944) was an English Anglican missionary who devoted over six decades (1877–1941) to working with the Ainu people of Hokkaido, Japan. Sent by the Church Missionary Society, he became a leading authority on Ainu language and culture. Batchelor authored key works such as *The Ainu of Japan*, *The Ainu and Their Folk-lore*, and an *Ainu-English-Japanese Dictionary*. He translated Christian texts, including the New Testament and the Book of Common Prayer, into Ainu. Through linguistic, anthropological, and missionary efforts, Batchelor preserved vital aspects of Ainu heritage and played a critical role in documenting their endangered language and traditions. The Title 'An Ainu-English-Japanese Dictionary: (Including a Grammar of the Ainu Language) written/authored/edited by John Batchelor', published in the year 1905. The ISBN 9789373164144 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 724 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book i