The Ningpo Syllabary (1901)

By Paul Georg Von Mollendorff

Book Overview

The Ningpo Syllabary is a book written by Paul Georg Von Mollendorff and published in 1901. The book is a study of the Ningbo dialect of Chinese, which is spoken in the region around the city of Ningbo in Zhejiang province. The Ningpo Syllabary is a comprehensive guide to the pronunciation and grammar of the Ningbo dialect, and includes a detailed analysis of the syllabic structure of the language. The book is intended for linguists, scholars, and students of Chinese language and culture, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of Chinese dialects. The Ningpo Syllabary is written in English, and includes numerous examples of Ningbo dialect words and phrases, as well as illustrations of the written characters used in the language. Overall, the book is a well-researched and authoritative guide to the Ningbo dialect, and is an important contribution to the field of Chinese linguistics.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120996104
• ISBN13: 9781120996107
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"