A Handbook Of The Swahili Language: As Spoken At Zanzibar (1885)

By Edward Steere and Arthur Cornwallis Madan

Book Overview

A Handbook Of The Swahili Language: As Spoken At Zanzibar (1885) is a comprehensive guide to the Swahili language, specifically as it is spoken in Zanzibar. Written by Edward Steere, an English missionary and linguist who spent many years in East Africa, the book covers all aspects of the language, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and idiomatic expressions. The aim of the book is to provide a practical and accessible resource for anyone interested in learning Swahili, whether for academic or practical purposes. In addition to the language itself, the book also includes cultural and historical information about Zanzibar, providing a rich context for the language and its use. Overall, A Handbook Of The Swahili Language is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to learn or improve their Swahili language skills.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165942402
• ISBN13: 9781165942404
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 482 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"