Essay Towards A Dictionary

""Essay Towards A Dictionary: Tibetan And English"" is a book written by Alexander Csoma De Koros in 1834. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Tibetan language and provides a detailed dictionary of Tibetan and English words. The author, who was a Hungarian scholar and traveler, spent over a decade studying the Tibetan language and culture in India and Tibet. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the Tibetan language, including its history, grammar, and pronunciation. The second part is a dictionary of Tibetan and English words, arranged alphabetically. The dictionary includes over 10,000 entries and provides detailed definitions and examples of usage for each word. The book is an important resource for scholars, linguists, and anyone interested in the Tibetan language and culture. It is considered one of the earliest and most comprehensive dictionaries of Tibetan and English and is still used today as a reference for those studying the language. The author's dedication to learning and preserving the Tibetan language is evident throughout the book, making it a valuable contribution to the field of linguistics.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.