Specimens Of Dialects, Short Vocabularies Of Languages - John Clarke - Bog

Specimens of Dialects, Short Vocabularies of Languages: and Notes of Countries and Customs in Africa is a book written by John Clarke and published in 1848. This book is a compilation of various dialects and languages spoken in Africa, along with short vocabularies and notes on the customs and countries of the continent. The book is divided into three main sections: dialects, vocabularies, and notes. The dialects section contains examples of various African dialects, including those spoken by the Mandingo, the Yoruba, and the Foulah. The vocabularies section provides short lists of words and phrases in different African languages, such as the Wolof, the Ashanti, and the Kru. The notes section of the book contains information on the customs and countries of Africa. This section includes descriptions of various African tribes, their traditions, and their ways of life. It also covers topics such as African geography, the slave trade, and the history of European colonization in Africa. Overall, Specimens of Dialects, Short Vocabularies of Languages: and Notes of Countries and Customs in Africa is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African languages, cultures, and history. It provides a unique glimpse into the diversity of African languages and customs, and sheds light on the complex history of the continent.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.