Elements of Chinese grammar, with a preliminary dissertation on the characters, and the colloquial medium of the Chinese, and an appendix containing the Ta-hyoh of Confucius (Kongzi) with a translation.

MARSHMAN, Joshua.

Published by Serampore printed at the Mission Press, 1814

About this Item

First edition, second issue (with Chinese characters on title, errata & 9 extra leaves), 4to, [ii], xvi, viii, ii, 2-page errata, 566, 56 pp., lacks half-title, occasional toning and light spotting, old illegible markings to title and verso, modern half calf gilt, a good copy. travel2023 Scarce. Two issues of this work were made in 1814. This second issue has Chinese characters on title and a 2-page errata, it also has nine extra leaves. Marshman's grammar was produced by the Danish Mission colony of Serampore as part of the ever increasing flow of information on the Chinese language. Marshman's book is a pioneering work based on the idea that correct Chinese grammar should be sought in the great classics such as Confucius, rather than in colloquial usage. Cordier, Sinica, 1661; Diehl 85; Lowendahl 775; Lust 1020. Seller Inventory # 107546

Bibliographic Details

Title: Elements of Chinese grammar, with a ...

Publisher: Serampore printed at the Mission Press

Publication Date: 1814

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition