Robert A. Hall Jr

The book ""Grammar and Dictionary of Neo-Melanesian: Pidgin English"" by Francis Mihalic is a comprehensive guide to the grammar and vocabulary of Neo-Melanesian, a pidgin language spoken in Papua New Guinea and the surrounding region. The book includes detailed explanations of the language's grammar, including its phonology, morphology, and syntax, as well as a comprehensive dictionary of Neo-Melanesian vocabulary. The dictionary includes over 10,000 entries, with definitions, examples, and usage notes. The book is designed for students, linguists, and anyone interested in learning about the language and culture of Papua New Guinea. It is written in clear and accessible language, with numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the language. Overall, ""Grammar and Dictionary of Neo-Melanesian: Pidgin English"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the study of pidgin languages or the languages and cultures of Papua New Guinea. 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.

This is an interpretive essay briefly outlining the subject matter and history of the debates on the Italian language. It proposes not to produce new material/ but it is selective, concentrating primarily on the sixteenth century. Two appendixes include a chronological table of the major documents used and a listing of notes and citations.