Dictionary Of The Lepcha-Language (1898)

By George Byres Mainwaring and Albert Grunwedel

Book Overview

The Dictionary of the Lepcha-Language is a comprehensive reference book written by George Byres Mainwaring in 1898. The Lepcha language is spoken by the Lepcha people who reside in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The book contains a detailed list of Lepcha words and their meanings, along with examples of their usage in sentences. The dictionary is organized alphabetically, making it easy for readers to find the words they are looking for. In addition to the Lepcha words, the book also includes an introduction to the grammar and syntax of the language. This dictionary is a valuable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the Lepcha language and culture. It provides a fascinating insight into the language and traditions of this unique community.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: 110411755X
• ISBN13: 9781104117559
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 572 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"