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 places, persons, tribes, and sects in various countries including China, Japan, Korea, Annam, Siam, and Burma. The book is intended to serve as a useful reference for those who are interested in studying the history, geography, and culture of these countries. The author has included detailed explanations and descriptions of each name, providing important context and historical background. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to learn more about the diverse cultures and peoples of East Asia and Southeast Asia.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.
