Hobson-Jobson : The Definitive Glossary of British India
(Author) Henry Yule
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This volume is concerned with words and their origins, specifically in the history of colonial India, and in specialist fields such as the flora, fauna, diet and customs and practices of the sub-continent.
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Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
ISBN:
9780198718000
Publish year:
2015
Publish date:
June 11, 2015
Henry Yule
Henry Yule was a Scottish orientalist and explorer best known for his monumental work "Hobson-Jobson: A Glossary of Colloquial Anglo-Indian Words and Phrases". His meticulous research and engaging writing style have made the book a classic in the study of British colonialism and the blending of cultures in India.