Specimens Of Dialects, Short Vocabularies Of Languages: And Notes Of Countries And Customs In Africa (1848) - Paperback

by John Clarke (Author)

Specimens of Dialects, Short Vocabularies of Languages: and Notes of Countries and Customs in Africa is a book written by John Clarke in 1848. The book is a collection of various dialects and languages spoken in different parts of Africa. It also includes short vocabularies of these languages, as well as notes on the customs and traditions of the people who speak them.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains specimens of dialects spoken in various regions of Africa, including the Mandingo, Wolof, and Fula dialects. The second part contains short vocabularies of languages spoken in different parts of Africa, including Arabic, Swahili, and Kaffir.The book also includes notes on the countries and customs of Africa, providing readers with an insight into the cultural practices of the people who speak these languages. The notes cover a wide range of topics, including marriage customs, religious beliefs, and social norms.Overall, Specimens of Dialects, Short Vocabularies of Languages: and Notes of Countries and Customs in Africa is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the languages and cultures of Africa. It provides a comprehensive overview of the different dialects and languages spoken in the continent, as well as an insight into the customs and traditions of the people who speak them.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.