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About The Book: This book offers a window into the author's experiences during his service in Coorg Province. His appointment in 1865 was the result of Mr. W.H. Kerr's illness, which led him to the picturesque Paddy Nalkanadu region nestled in the Western Ghats. In this enchanting locale, the author encountered the Coorg people, whose primary language was a distinct dialect, setting it apart from the official Canarese. Driven by a resolute determination to comprehend this unique dialect, the author discovered it to be a complex spoken language, presenting formidable challenges in pronunciation. Nevertheless, he persevered in his endeavor to document the language, using Canarese characters for the written component and the Roman alphabet to capture the subtleties of pronunciation. Moreover, the book delves into the lesser-explored realm of Coorg Province, providing readers with a deeper insight into the region and its inhabitants. About The Author: Captain Robert Andrews Cole, educated in Madras, was posted to Coorg in 1865. His proficiency in languages allowed him to communicate with the local Coorgs. He embarked on learning the Kodava language, even without a script. His extensive interaction with the Coorg people led to the publication of 'An Elementary Grammar of the Coorg Language' in 1867, dedicated to Lewin Bentham Bowring Esq., then Commissioner of Mysore and Coorg. He also wrote 'A Manual of Coorg Civil Law' and investigated Dolmens in Coorg. Colepet, a town in South Kodagu, was named after him. After retiring as a Major General, he returned to England, where he passed away in 1907. The Title 'An Elementary Grammar of the Coorg Language written/authored/edited by R. A. Cole', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121273244 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 160 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Language Learning & Teaching, Histor