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Condizione: New. pp. 120.

Condizione: New. pp. 120.

Condizione: New. pp. 120.

Condizione: New. pp. 120.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Language: English. About the Book :-The author reveals that his main reasons for writing this Vocabulary have been as follow -- to enable officers deputed on duty to the Nicobars to keep up - communication with this truly remarkable people, and especially he wishes to 'secure' to the scientific world the languages of these people, who are fast dying out. Several small collections have been at different times made, from which he has extracted only a few words that were unknown to him, and which have been noted' in every case. The last column in this Vocabulary contains all the words used by the aborigines of the Andamans which he has been able to collect. He represents with a short account of the natives, their customs and habits and of previous attempts at colonization in a vivid manner. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. About the Author:-Frederik Adolph de Roepstorff was a Danish philologist who worked in the Andaman penal colony in India, in charge of the Nicobar Islands, where he was shot dead by a convict. He studied the languages of Andaman and Nicobar tribes and collected numerous specimens of fauna and flora. The Andaman masked owl (Tyto deroepstorffi) was named after him by Hume.He studied in Copenhagen and at Horsens Statsskole graduating in 1863. He went to India in 1867 and became an extra assistant superintendent in the Andaman Islands penal colony and later became in-charge of the Nicobar Islands. His work was to supervise the prisoners. He went back to Denmark in 1871, married Hedevig Christiane Willemoës (30 November 184321 August 1896, Copenhagen) on January 11, 1872 and made a trip again in 1878. His wife was a missionary and continued her work in the Nicobars. The penal settlement largely consisted of Indian sepoys from the 1857 rebellion. The Title 'Vocabulary Of Dialects Spoken In The Nicobar And Andaman Isles: With A Short Account Of The Natives, Their Customs And Habits, And Of Previous Attempts At Colonisation written/authored/edited by Fr. Ad. De Roepstorff', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9789353245788 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 120 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Facsimile Publisher. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 120.…

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Language: English. About the Book :-The author reveals that his main reasons for writing this Vocabulary have been as follow -- to enable officers deputed on duty to the Nicobars to keep up - communication with this truly remarkable people, and especially he wishes to 'secure' to the scientific world the languages of these people, who are fast dying out. Several small collections have been at different times made, from which he has extracted only a few words that were unknown to him, and which have been noted' in every case. The last column in this Vocabulary contains all the words used by the aborigines of the Andamans which he has been able to collect. He represents with a short account of the natives, their customs and habits and of previous attempts at colonization in a vivid manner. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. About the Author:-Frederik Adolph de Roepstorff was a Danish philologist who worked in the Andaman penal colony in India, in charge of the Nicobar Islands, where he was shot dead by a convict. He studied the languages of Andaman and Nicobar tribes and collected numerous specimens of fauna and flora. The Andaman masked owl (Tyto deroepstorffi) was named after him by Hume.He studied in Copenhagen and at Horsens Statsskole graduating in 1863. He went to India in 1867 and became an extra assistant superintendent in the Andaman Islands penal colony and later became in-charge of the Nicobar Islands. His work was to supervise the prisoners. He went back to Denmark in 1871, married Hedevig Christiane Willemoës (30 November 184321 August 1896, Copenhagen) on January 11, 1872 and made a trip again in 1878. His wife was a missionary and continued her work in the Nicobars. The penal settlement largely consisted of Indian sepoys from the 1857 rebellion. The Title 'Vocabulary Of Dialects Spoken In The Nicobar And Andaman Isles: With A Short Account Of The Natives, Their Customs And Habits, And Of Previous Attempts At Colonisation written/authored/edited by Fr. Ad. De Roepstorff', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9789353245771 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 120 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Facsimile Publisher. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 120.…

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1875 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 157 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 157 Frederick Adolphe de Roepstorff, Fr. Ad. de Röepstorff.…

Softcover. Condizione: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 130 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1875. Text in English. This rare and fascinating work provides a detailed vocabulary of the dialects spoken in the Nicobar and Andaman Islands, accompanied by a concise ethnographic account of the native populations, their customs, and habits. It also examines previous colonial endeavors in the region, offering valuable insights into the historical and cultural context of these islands. A significant contribution to linguistic and anthropological studies of the Indian Ocean. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1875. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 157, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 157 157.…