Easy Malay grammar

Hamilton, A. W.

Published by Kelly and Walsh, Singapore, 1940

About this Item

First edition, 12mo, pp. vii, [1], 101, [1]; original printed boards neatly rebacked; very good. A.W. Hamilton (1887 1967) "was a colonial police officer who demonstrated a keen interest in the Malay language. He was a regular contributor to various magazines and journals during the colonial period. His writings, which encompass various aspects of the Malay language, Malay sayings and love charms, flora, fauna, feasts, and festivals, reflect his diverse interest in his surroundings. Also known as Haji Hamilton, he was a translator as well. He is perhaps best known for his translations of English nursery rhymes into Malay, which were published six times over a period of 70 years. Upon his retirement from the police force, Hamilton settled down in Australia. He is often credited for having made among the earliest effort to introduce the Malay language in Australia, although it did not prove to be very successful. In spite of this, very little is publicly documented about Hamilton" (tandfonline[dor]com).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Easy Malay grammar
• Publisher: Kelly and Walsh, Singapore
• Publication Date: 1940
• Edition: 1st Edition
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  • Grammar