An English And Cantonese Pocket-Dictionary: For The Use Of Those Who Wish To Learn The Spoken Language Of Canton Province (1859)

By John Chalmers

Book Overview

An English and Cantonese Pocket-Dictionary: For the Use of Those Who Wish to Learn the Spoken Language of Canton Province (1859) is a language learning resource written by John Chalmers. The book is designed to help individuals learn the Cantonese dialect of the Chinese language. The dictionary is compact and easy to carry, making it a convenient resource for travelers and language learners on-the-go. It contains a comprehensive list of English words, along with their Cantonese translations and pronunciations. The book is specifically geared towards those who wish to learn the spoken language of Canton Province, which is an important commercial center in China. The author, John Chalmers, was a missionary who spent many years living in Canton Province, and he has firsthand knowledge of the language and culture of the region. Overall, An English and Cantonese Pocket-Dictionary: For the Use of Those Who Wish to Learn the Spoken Language of Canton Province (1859) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning Cantonese and gaining a deeper understanding of the language and culture of Canton Province.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: 1164569139
• ISBN13: 9781164569138
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"