Lenje Handbook: A Short Introduction to the Lenje Dialect Spoken in Northwest Rhodesia (1908)

The Lenje Handbook, written by Arthur Cornwallis Madan and published in 1908, is a short introduction to the Lenje dialect spoken in Northwest Rhodesia. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Lenje language, including its grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It is intended for anyone who is interested in learning about the Lenje dialect, including linguists, anthropologists, and students of African languages. The author, Arthur Cornwallis Madan, was an English missionary who spent many years living and working among the Lenje people. As a result, he was able to gain a deep understanding of their language and culture, which he shares in this book. The Lenje Handbook is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the Lenje language and culture, and it remains an important reference work for scholars and researchers today.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.