A Grammar of the Chinese Colloquial Language Commonly Called the Mandarin Dialect.
Shanghai. Presbyterian Mission Press. 1864. Stock ID #223685 The second work published by the remarkable sinologue, missionary and linguist Joseph Edkins (1823-1905). This second edition is noted for its deeper inquiry into the Peking dialect, specifically its "laws of tones and accent" When referring to this item please quote stockid 223685.
viii + 279 pp., contemporary half roan (rubbed), 23.3 x 16.5cm, marbled boards, spine gilt lettered, a little light rubbing to the boards, last two leaves archivally strengthened at the hinge, small tidemark to the inner corner of the title-page, age-toning and some offsetting to the text, inked signature of an early owner (Dec. 1870 Fred. P. Napier?), lettering on spine a little worn, a good complete copy.
The book is divided into three primary parts designed to move a student from basic sounds to complex communication:
Part I: On Sound: Detailed exploration of pronunciation, the tonal system, and phonetics.
Part II: Parts of Speech: A categorical breakdown of Mandarin vocabulary and functional grammar.
Part III: Syntax: Guidance on sentence structure and verbal interaction.
Appendices: Includes discussions on southern Mandarin dialects, Mandarin literature, and contemporary Chinese philology
Lowendahl 1811 (Supplement).
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