A Handbook of the Swahili Language: As Spoken at Zanzibar (1885)

""A Handbook Of The Swahili Language: As Spoken At Zanzibar"" is a comprehensive guide to the Swahili language as it was spoken in Zanzibar in 1885. The book was written by Edward Steere, a British missionary who spent many years in East Africa and became an expert in the Swahili language.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of the language. The first section provides an overview of the Swahili language, including its history, grammar, and pronunciation. The second section covers vocabulary, including common words and phrases used in everyday conversation.The third section focuses on Swahili grammar, including the structure of sentences and the use of verbs, nouns, and adjectives. The fourth section provides a detailed guide to Swahili pronunciation, including the use of tones and accents.Throughout the book, Steere provides examples of Swahili sentences and phrases, along with English translations. He also includes exercises and quizzes to help readers practice their Swahili skills.Overall, ""A Handbook Of The Swahili Language: As Spoken At Zanzibar"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning the Swahili language, particularly those who are planning to travel to East Africa or work with Swahili-speaking communities.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.