Lessons in the Amoy Vernacular

von A L Warnshuis, K G Chiu, H P de Pree

294 Seiten, Hardcover

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"Lessons in the Amoy Vernacular" is a comprehensive instructional guide designed to introduce learners to the nuances of the Amoy dialect, a prominent variety of the Southern Min language family. Edited by Rev. A. L. Warnshuis, Rev. H. P. De Pree, and K. G. Chiu, this work serves as both a linguistic textbook and a vital historical record of language education in early 20th-century China.The book provides structured lessons that cover phonetics, grammar, and essential vocabulary, tailored for those seeking to communicate effectively within the cultural and commercial landscape of Amoy (Xiamen). By focusing on the vernacular rather than the classical script, the text emphasizes practical usage and the rhythmic patterns of everyday speech. This focus makes the work an invaluable resource for students of linguistics, researchers of regional dialects, and those interested in the history of cross-cultural communication.Through its systematic approach, "Lessons in the Amoy Vernacular" preserves the phonetic structures and idiomatic expressions unique to the region. It stands as a testament to the meticulous efforts of scholars to bridge linguistic gaps and facilitate understanding during a period of significant social and academic development in Asia.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• ISBN: 9781025791487
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC