Hobson-Jobson

Ware : Wordsworth Reference, 1996. First Edition. Softcover. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 1,021 pages ; 20 cm. Notes: Originally published: London : John Murray, 1886. D: Newington-Irving Collection. Subjects: English language Etymology ; Dictionaries; English language in India Dictionaries; English language Foreign words and phrases Indic ; Dictionaries;… Read more about this item

Ware: Wordsworth Reference, 2008. Concise and revised edition. Softcover. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: xlviii, 1021 pages; 20 cm. Notes: Reprint of 1902 edition. Originally published 1886. Subjects: English language Foreign words and phrases Indic Dictionaries. English language Provincialisms India Dictionaries. English language India… Read more about this item

Rarebooksclub.com. Used - Like New. Used - Like New. This is a reproduction of an out of print title. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. Ships from UK in 48 hours or… Read more about this item

Paperback / softback. New. Hobson-Jobson is a unique lexicon of British India. Part dictionary, part encyclopedia it shows how words of Indian origin entered the English language and offers insight into Victorian views of Asia and the way cultures transform one another. Quirky and entertaining, this selected edition includes a fascinating introduction and notes.