Notes On The Languages Of The South Andaman Group Of Tribes (1898)

By M V. Portman and M.V. Portman

Book Overview

""Notes On The Languages Of The South Andaman Group Of Tribes"" is a book written by M. V. Portman in 1898. It is a detailed study of the languages spoken by the tribes of the South Andaman group, an indigenous community living in the Andaman Islands. The book provides a comprehensive description of the phonetics, grammar, and vocabulary of the languages spoken by these tribes. Portman, who was a British colonial officer, spent a significant amount of time studying the languages and culture of these tribes, and his work is considered a valuable contribution to the field of linguistics. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the tribes and their way of life, providing a glimpse into the cultural practices and beliefs of these indigenous communities. Overall, ""Notes On The Languages Of The South Andaman Group Of Tribes"" is a significant work that sheds light on the linguistic and cultural diversity of the Andaman Islands.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: 1104197448
• ISBN13: 9781104197445
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 596 Pages
• Weight: 2.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"