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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.

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'Everyone interested in British India should have a copy.' * Andrew Robinson, The Independent *
'Hobson-Jobson is a rare dictionary that can be read for pleasure' * Christopher Howse, Sunday Telegraph *
'Teltscher's introduction to this new abridged edition is a model of scholarship and readability.' * Neel Mukherjee, Financial Times *

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A Paperback / softback by Henry Yule, A. C. Burnell, Kate Teltscher

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    Publisher: Oxford University Press
    Publication Date: 11/06/2015
    ISBN13: 9780198718000, 978-0198718000
    ISBN10: 0198718004
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    Dictionaries, Reference & Language Dictionaries Historical and comparative linguistics History Colonialism and imperialism

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    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.

    Trade Review
    'Everyone interested in British India should have a copy.' * Andrew Robinson, The Independent *
    'Hobson-Jobson is a rare dictionary that can be read for pleasure' * Christopher Howse, Sunday Telegraph *
    'Teltscher's introduction to this new abridged edition is a model of scholarship and readability.' * Neel Mukherjee, Financial Times *

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