A Laskari Dictionary: Or Anglo-Indian Vocabulary Of Nautical Terms And Phrases In English And Hindustani
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Request this book.| Genre: | Philosophy |
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| Language : | English |
| Published: | September 10, 2010 |
Paperback | |
| ISBN13: | 9781165258581 |
| ISBN10: | 1165258587 |
| Pages: | 96 |
| Dimensions: | 6.0 x 9.0 x 0.2 inches |
| Weight: | 141.75 g |
About the Book
A Laskari Dictionary: Or Anglo-Indian Vocabulary Of Nautical Terms And Phrases In English And Hindustani (1882) is a comprehensive guide to the nautical terms and phrases used in the English and Hindustani languages. Authored by Thomas Roebuck, the book is aimed at sailors and seafarers who were working in the Anglo-Indian trade during the late 19th century.The book is divided into two sections, with the first section containing English nautical terms and their Hindustani equivalents, while the second section contains Hindustani nautical terms and their English equivalents. The book also includes a pronunciation guide for both languages, making it easier for readers to understand and use the terms correctly.The author, Thomas Roebuck, was a British naval officer who spent several years working in the Anglo-Indian trade. He drew on his extensive experience to compile this dictionary, which was intended to help sailors and seafarers communicate more effectively with their Indian counterparts.Overall, A Laskari Dictionary: Or Anglo-Indian Vocabulary Of Nautical Terms And Phrases In English And Hindustani (1882) is an invaluable resource for anyone working in the maritime industry during the late 19th century, providing a comprehensive guide to the nautical terms and phrases used in both English and Hindustani languages.Chiefly In The Corrupt Jargon In Use Among Laskars Or Indian Sailors.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.