Beach-La-Mar: The Jargon Or Trade Speech Of The Western Pacific (1911)

By William Churchill

Book Overview

Beach-La-Mar: The Jargon Or Trade Speech Of The Western Pacific is a book written by William Churchill and published in 1911. The book is a comprehensive study of the pidgin English language used by traders and sailors in the Western Pacific. Churchill, who was a British colonial administrator in the region, provides a detailed analysis of the language, including its vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. He also explores the cultural and historical context in which the language developed, tracing its origins to the early days of European contact with the Pacific islands. The book is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Pacific region.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: 1436786193
• ISBN13: 9781436786195
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"