Publisher's Synopsis
""A Vocabulary of Proper Names, in Chinese and English: of Places, Persons, Tribes, and Sects, in China, Japan, Korea, Annam, Siam, Burma"" is a book written by Frederick Porter Smith and published in 1870. The book is a comprehensive compilation of proper names in Chinese and English, covering a wide range of geographical locations and social groups across China, Japan, Korea, Annam, Siam, and Burma. The author provides detailed descriptions of each name, including its pronunciation, meaning, and historical context. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the cultures and languages of East Asia, as it offers a unique insight into the intricate web of proper names that make up the region's rich cultural heritage.The Straits And Adjacent Countries.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.
