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About The Book: The English-International Dictionary by L. de Beaufront and Louis Couturat is a bilingual reference for the constructed language Ido, a simplified and reformulated version of Esperanto. Designed to facilitate international communication, the dictionary pairs English words with their Ido equivalents, promoting logical structure, regular grammar, and ease of learning. Published in the early 20th century, it played a key role in the early Ido movement, reflecting the language’s philosophical and linguistic foundations. The work emphasizes precision, consistency, and international neutrality, embodying the authors’ vision for a practical, universal second language to foster global understanding and cooperation. About The Author: Louis de Beaufront (1855–1935) was a key figure in the early development of constructed international languages. Initially a passionate promoter of Esperanto in France, he founded the Société Pour la Propagation de l’Espéranto and authored early Esperanto grammar commentaries. In 1907, while officially representing Esperanto before a language reform committee, he secretly co-authored the rival language Ido with Louis Couturat. Though he denied involvement, he later supported Ido, publishing its detailed grammar in 1925. Known for eccentric claims about nobility and ancestry, Beaufront left a lasting mark on language reform movements and appears as a character in A Curable Romantic by Joseph Skibell. The Title 'English-International Dictionary written/authored/edited by L. De Beaufront and Louis Couturat', published in the year 1908. The ISBN 9789371697569 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 296 (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 14.34 x 22.59 cms.