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Comparative Grammar of The Languages of Further India: A Fragment and Other Essays

by C. J. F. S. Forbes
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9788121270588
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
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  • Pages: 204
  • Original Price: INR 800.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 515 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): N/A

"Comparative Grammar of the Languages of Further India" by Charles James Forbes Smith Forbes stands as a foundational work in linguistic scholarship, unraveling the intricate tapestry of language and culture in Southeast Asia. Authored by the British colonial administrator and scholar, this book conducts a comparative analysis of syntax and grammar in Burmese, Siamese, and other regional languages. Its meticulous scholarship and rigorous examination render it an enduring resource for linguists, historians, and enthusiasts captivated by Southeast Asia's cultural richness. Additionally, the work delves into the origin and ascent of nations in the Indo-Chinese region, providing a comprehensive view of the area's linguistic evolution.

Charles James Forbes Smith (1834–1879), a British Colonial Officer in Burma and a Pāli and Burmese scholar, arrived in the East in 1858 as a Captain in the Queen's Army. Smith-Forbes, with a deep understanding of Burmese life, customs, and Buddhism, published "British Burmah and its People" and "Legendary History of Burma and Arakan." His linguistic contributions include essays on Tibeto-Burman languages and the connection between the Môns of Pegu and the Koles of Central India.

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