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Essay on the Progress of African Philology up to the Year 1893
Hardcover
African HistoryLinguisticsGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies
ISBN13: 9781024034356
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Essay on the Progress of African Philology up to the Year 1893 by Robert Needham Cust offers a detailed overview of the study of African languages during the late 19th century. Originally prepared for the Congress of the World at Chicago, this essay provides valuable insights into the state of linguistic knowledge and research concerning the diverse languages of Africa at that time.
Custâ€(TM)s work serves as a historical record, capturing the methodologies, theories, and discoveries that shaped the field of African philology. Scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of linguistics, African studies, or the intellectual climate of the late 19th century will find this essay to be a significant and informative resource. It illuminates the progress made in understanding African languages and highlights the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for future researchers.
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