{"product_id":"a-laskari-dictionary-9789369204779","title":"A Laskari Dictionary","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Thomas Roebuck | William Carmichael Smyth | George Small\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A Laskari Dictionary: Or Anglo-Indian Vocabulary of Nautical Terms and Phrases in English and Hindustani” by Thomas Roebuck, first published in 1882, is a comprehensive resource on 19th-century maritime language. The dictionary focuses on the terminology used by Laskaris, Indian sailors serving in the British Navy. It is organized into two sections: English nautical terms with Hindustani equivalents and Hindustani terms with English translations. Additionally, it offers a pronunciation guide for Hindustani words and a brief introduction to the language's grammar. The work captures the linguistic and cultural exchange between British and Indian sailors, documenting the \"corrupt jargon\" prevalent among Laskaris. This dictionary serves as a valuable tool for understanding the British Navy's history and the cultural interactions during colonial India, providing insights into how language facilitated collaboration in a multicultural maritime setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gyan Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47158381576343,"sku":"9789369204779","price":140.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9789369204779.webp?v=1773208286","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/a-laskari-dictionary-9789369204779","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}