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About The Book: "Useful Sanskrit Nouns and Verbs in English Letters" by Charles Johnston is a concise reference work designed for students of Sanskrit. Published in 1881, it provides a selection of essential Sanskrit nouns and verbs, transliterated into English letters for ease of study. Johnston organizes the material to facilitate the learning of key vocabulary for beginners and advanced learners alike, emphasizing grammatical clarity and practical usage. The book serves as an accessible tool for those studying Sanskrit without direct access to Devanagari script, bridging linguistic and cultural understanding. About The Compiler: Charles Johnston (1867–1931) was an Irish writer, journalist, theosophist, and Sanskrit scholar. A former Indian Civil Service officer, he left India due to malaria and later settled in the U.S. Johnston translated key Sanskrit works, wrote on Indian philosophy and Theosophy, and co-founded the Dublin Hermetic Society. Married to Madame Blavatsky’s niece, he influenced Theosophical movements and birding communities. His writings, including The Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, reflect his deep engagement with Indian spirituality and Theosophy. The Title 'Useful Sanskrit Nouns and Verbs in English Letters written/authored/edited by Compiler: Charles Johnston', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369200450 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 44 (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 14.34 x 22.59 cms.