Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book highlights the remarkable contributions of Catholic missionaries to the study of languages in the 16th to 18th centuries. The author brings to light the profound impact of these missionaries, particularly Jesuits, in advancing the understanding of dialects in America, India, and China. Amidst their primary mission of spreading the Christian faith, these individuals dedicated themselves to mastering the intricacies of these often-undocumented languages. Their efforts resulted in a wealth of grammars, dictionaries, and translations that would serve as invaluable resources for future generations of scholars. By delving into the linguistic landscapes of distant lands, these missionaries fostered cross-cultural exchange and played a pivotal role in the development of comparative linguistics and the study of human language diversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282784447_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282784447
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282784447
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