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About The Book: Hindústáni As It Ought To Be Spoken by John Tweedie is a practical language guide aimed at British administrators, travelers, and learners during the colonial period. It offers structured lessons on everyday Hindustani (a blend of Hindi and Urdu), with a focus on accurate pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms, and conversational usage. Designed for clear and efficient communication, the book serves both as a grammar reference and phrasebook, reflecting the linguistic and cultural interactions of British India. It remains a valuable historical resource for language learners and researchers. About The Author: John Tweedie (1775–1862) was a Scottish botanist and plant collector renowned for his botanical explorations in South America, especially in Argentina and Uruguay. Originally a gardener, he emigrated to Buenos Aires in the 1820s, where he collected and introduced numerous South American plant species to Europe. His contributions greatly enriched the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Tweedie’s work helped broaden European understanding of South American flora, and several plant species were named in his honor, including Tweediea. He died in Buenos Aires in 1862. The Title 'Hindústáni As It Ought To Be Spoken written/authored/edited by John Tweedie', published in the year 1900. The ISBN 9789372253597 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 372 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is English Language. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.