The Secret Of The Chinese Method Of Transcribing Foreign Sounds (1900)

The Secret Of The Chinese Method Of Transcribing Foreign Sounds is a book written by Gustaaf Schlegel and first published in 1900. The book explores the Chinese method of transcribing foreign sounds, which involves using a system of characters to represent the sounds of foreign languages. Schlegel delves into the history and development of this method, as well as its practical applications for linguists and researchers. The book also includes examples of the Chinese transcription of various foreign languages, including English, French, and German. Overall, The Secret Of The Chinese Method Of Transcribing Foreign Sounds is a fascinating exploration of a unique linguistic tradition and its impact on the study of foreign languages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.