An Introduction to the Hindustani Language: Comprising a Grammar, and a Vocabulary, English and Hindustani; Also Short Sentences [Hardcover]

Language: - English, About The Book: The book "An Introduction to the Hindustani Language" covers a comprehensive range of topics including grammar, vocabulary, dialogues, stories, and military terminology in English and Hindustani. It addresses the use of Persian or Arabic characters by Muslims and Devanagari characters by Hindus, necessitating an understanding of both writing systems. The text focuses on alphabets, orthographical signs, and pronunciation in Persian and Devanagari scripts. It explains the unique sounds in Hindu language using additional marks or combinations with Persian letters. The book provides essential insights for learners to navigate and understand the intricacies of Hindustani language and its writing systems. About The Author: John Shakespear (1774–1858) was an orientalist and Hindustani professor born in Lount, Leicestershire, to a farming family. Educated at local and London schools, he studied Arabic under John Richardson. He held orientalist professorships at the Royal Military College, Marlow, and Addiscombe Military Seminary. Shakespear authored "A Hindustani Grammar" (1813), replacing John B. Gilchrist's work. In retirement, he purchased Langley Priory and donated to preserve Shakespeare's Birthplace. His notable works include "Hindustani Grammar" (1813) and "Dictionary of Hindustani and English" (1817). The Title 'An Introduction to the Hindustani Language: Comprising a Grammar, and a Vocabulary, English and Hindustani; Also Short Sentences and Dialogues; Short Stories in Persian and Nagari Characters, with some Grammatical Analysis; Hindustani Composition, or Facilities for translating English into Hindustani, and Military Words of Command, Nagari and English written/authored/edited by John Shakespear', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362089397 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 576 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subje