Shelfmark
Gm.5.17
Author
Title
The oriental linguist, an easy and familiar introduction to the popular language of Hindoostan; (vulgarly, but Improperly called the Moors:) Comprizing The Rudiments of that Tongue, with an Extensive Vocabulary, English and Hindoostanee, and Hindoostanee and English: Accompanied with some plain and Useful Dialogues, Tales, Poems, &c. To Illustrate Construction and Facilitate the Acquisition of the Language. To which is added, for the Accomodation of the Army, The English and Hindoostanee part of The Articles of War, (from Colonel William Scott's Translation) with Practical Notes and Observations. By the author of The English and Hindoostanee dictionary.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Calcutta : printed by Ferris and Greenway, 1798.
Physical description
[6], xviii, 163, [1] p. ; 31 cm. (Fol.)
Note
The dedication signed: John Gilchrist.
Note
An advertisement and addenda leaf inserted between pages [x] and [xi].
Note
Hindostanee music on p.161-163.
Citation/references note
Shaw, 334
Citation/references note
ESTC, T96802.
Provenance
Booklabel of Eton College on the front pastedown.
Binding
19th century red morocco with gold fillet to form a frame on covers; flat spine decorated with gold titling and gold fillets; yellow edges; one additional flyleaf at the beginning and at the end of book.
Subject
Hindustani language Grammar.
Subject
Hindustani language Readers.
Subject
Hindustani language Dictionaries English.
Subject
English language Dictionaries Hindustani.
Added entry--name
Ferris, Paul, 1766 - 1821 printer.
Added entry--name
Greenway, Morley printer.
Added entry--place
India Kolkata.
Language code
eng hin
Identifier
B52367