Publisher's Synopsis
A Handbook of the Yao Language, published in 1902, is a comprehensive guide to the Yao language written by Alexander Hetherwick. The Yao people are an ethnic group found in southeastern Africa, primarily in Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. The book is designed as a practical guide for missionaries and other individuals who wished to learn the Yao language, as well as for scholars interested in the study of African languages.The book begins with an introduction to the Yao people and their culture, followed by a detailed description of the Yao language, including its grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. The author provides numerous examples of sentences and phrases in Yao, as well as exercises to help readers practice their language skills.The book also includes a section on Yao customs and beliefs, with information on marriage, funerals, and other cultural practices. Additionally, there is a section on Yao history, which provides a brief overview of the Yao people's origins and their interactions with other ethnic groups in the region.Overall, A Handbook of the Yao Language is an important resource for anyone interested in learning about the Yao people and their language. The book provides a valuable insight into the culture and traditions of this unique ethnic group, and serves as an important historical document for scholars of African languages and cultures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such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.
