An Introduction to the Hindustani Language

"An Introduction to the Hindustani Language" by John Shakespear, originally published in 1845, offers a comprehensive guide to learning Hindustani. This vintage text includes a grammar section, an extensive English and Hindustani vocabulary, short sentences and dialogues for practical application, and short stories in Persian and Nagari characters, accompanied by grammatical analysis.
This book is a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of linguistics and South Asian languages. It preserves the nuances of 19th-century Hindustani instruction, offering insights into the language as it was taught and understood during that era. Scholars and history buffs will find this a fascinating primary source, providing a window into the historical study of languages and cross-cultural communication.
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