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About The Book: "Grammatical Notices of the Asamese Language" offers an introductory exploration of Asamese, highlighting its Sanskrit origins and differences from Bengali. It delves into linguistic aspects including pronunciation, orthography, and vocabulary development, showcasing unique features like letter pronunciation and abbreviations. While lacking a standardized grammar, historical texts provide insight into formal usage. The book also covers transliteration conventions and place name pronunciation. Overall, it provides valuable insights into Asamese's linguistic heritage, shedding light on its intricacies and influences in a concise yet comprehensive manner. About The Author: Nathan Brown (1807–1886), an American Baptist missionary, made significant contributions to Assamese language and literature in India. He translated the New Testament into Assamese and published works on Assamese grammar and script. Brown founded schools, wrote textbooks, and translated other literary works, enhancing educational opportunities in Assam. Additionally, he was an abolitionist, advocating against slavery and meeting with President Abraham Lincoln. Later, Brown extended his missionary efforts to Japan, collaborating on constructing the first Japanese Baptist church and producing a Japanese-language Bible. His legacy encompasses linguistic, educational, and humanitarian endeavors in both India and Japan. The Title 'Grammatical notices of the Asamese language written/authored/edited by N. Brown', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362088970 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 110 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English, Assamese. The subject of this book is Grammar. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: