The oriental linguist, an easy and familiar introduction to the popular language of Hindoostan: By the author of The English Hindoostanee [Hardcover](Hardcover, John Gilchrist)
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About The Book: The Oriental Linguist, An Easy and Familiar Introduction to the Popular Language of Hindoostan by John Gilchrist (1758–1841) offers a practical guide to learning Hindustani, a key language of colonial India. Written as an accessible introduction, it aims to aid English speakers in mastering the language, focusing on basic grammar, vocabulary, and common phrases. This work, alongside his English and Hindoostanee Dictionary, played a significant role in promoting language learning for British officers, administrators, and traders in India, facilitating communication in the colonial era. About The Author: John Gilchrist (1758–1841) was a Scottish linguist and physician known for his contributions to the study of Indian languages. He authored The Oriental Linguist, an introduction to Hindustani, and The English and Hindoostanee Dictionary. His works played a key role in facilitating language learning for British colonial officers in India. The Title 'The oriental linguist, an easy and familiar introduction to the popular language of Hindoostan: By the author of The English and Hindoostanee dictionary written/authored/edited by John Gilchrist', published in the year 1798. The ISBN 9789371333665 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 188 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Literature. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol:
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