Syllabary Of The Shanghai Vernacular (1891) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165657599)

Syllabary Of The Shanghai Vernacular (1891) is a book compiled by the Shanghai Christian Vernacular Society. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Shanghai dialect, which was widely spoken in the city of Shanghai during the late 19th century. The book contains a detailed syllabary of the dialect, which includes the pronunciation, tone, and meaning of each word. The book also includes a grammar guide, which explains the rules of sentence structure and word order in the Shanghai dialect. Additionally, the book includes a section on idiomatic expressions, which provides examples of common phrases and sayings used in everyday conversation. The Syllabary Of The Shanghai Vernacular is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Shanghai, as well as for those interested in linguistics and language learning.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.

Author: Shanghai Christian Vernacular Society
ISBN-10: 1165657597
ISBN-13: 9781165657599
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d