Gondi Grammar and Vocabulary
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Gondi Grammar and Vocabulary by Henry Drummond Williamson (1854–1926) is a foundational linguistic work documenting the Gondi language, spoken by the Gond tribal communities in central India. Williamson, a British missionary and scholar, compiled this grammar and vocabulary to facilitate communication and education among the Gonds. The book includes grammatical structures, phonetics, and an extensive word list, preserving an important Dravidian language. His work remains a valuable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and historians studying tribal cultures and indigenous languages of India.
Henry Drummond Williamson (1854–1926) was a British missionary and linguist known for his work among the Gond tribes of central India. He authored Gondi Grammar and Vocabulary, a significant contribution to the study and preservation of the Gondi language, aiding both linguistic research and missionary efforts in the region.