A Feejeean And English Dictionary: With Examples Of Common And Peculiar Modes Of Expression, And Uses Of Words (1850)

By David Hazlewood

Book Overview

""A Feejeean And English Dictionary: With Examples Of Common And Peculiar Modes Of Expression, And Uses Of Words"" is a book written by David Hazlewood and published in 1850. The book is a dictionary that provides translations from the Fijian language to English, as well as examples of common and peculiar modes of expression and uses of words. The book is intended to help English speakers understand and communicate with the Fijian people, who were colonized by the British in the 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the history and culture of Fiji.Also, Containing Brief Hints On Native Customs, Proverbs, The Native Names Of The Natural Productions Of The Islands, Notices Of The Islands Of Feejee, And A List Of The Foreign Words Introduced.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: 1436726859
• ISBN13: 9781436726856
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"