A Hausa Reading Book (1908)

By Lionel Evelyn Oswald Charlton

Book Overview

A Hausa Reading Book, written by Lionel Evelyn Oswald Charlton and originally published in 1908, is a comprehensive guide to learning the Hausa language. Hausa is a major language spoken in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria, Niger, and Ghana. This book is designed for students who are interested in learning Hausa, whether for academic, professional, or personal reasons.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the Hausa language, including its grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It covers topics such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, and prepositions, as well as the rules of sentence construction. The second part of the book contains a series of reading exercises, which are designed to help students practice their reading and comprehension skills.The reading exercises are taken from a variety of sources, including Hausa folklore, proverbs, and poetry. They cover a range of topics, from everyday life to history and religion. Each exercise is accompanied by a vocabulary list, which helps students to build their vocabulary and understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.A Hausa Reading Book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning Hausa. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the language and a wealth of reading exercises to help students practice their skills. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for beginners to understand. It is also a valuable resource for teachers and scholars of African languages and cultures.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: 1166438538
• ISBN13: 9781166438531
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"