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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: Publication Date: 11/06/2015
      ISBN13: 9780198718000, 978-0198718000
      ISBN10: 0198718004

      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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