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About The Book: Hindustani Stumbling-Blocks by Douglas Craven Phillott is a practical guide that addresses common difficulties in the syntax and idiom of the Hindustani language. Aimed at learners and translators, the book clarifies tricky grammatical constructions and idiomatic expressions through clear explanations and examples. Drawing on Phillott’s deep linguistic expertise, it serves both as a language aid and a cultural bridge, helping English speakers grasp nuances often lost in translation. It is an essential reference for students, scholars, and colonial administrators of the time. About The Author: Lieutenant-Colonel Douglas Craven Phillott (1860–1930) was a British Indian Army officer, scholar, and diplomat. Fluent in Urdu, Persian, and Hindustani, he authored and translated numerous works on language, literature, and falconry. Serving in military campaigns in India and later as Consul in Persia, Phillott also contributed prolifically to the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, especially on falconry and bird studies. His major works include The Baz-nama-yi Nasiri, Higher Persian Grammar, and translations of Persian and Urdu classics. The Title 'Hindustani Stumbling-Blocks: Being Difficult Points In The Syntax And Idiom Of Hindustani Explained And Exemplified written/authored/edited by Douglas Craven Phillott', published in the year 1909. The ISBN 9789372252996 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 History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.