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English and Chinese Dictionary of the Amoy Dialect

English and Chinese dictionary of the Amoy dialect (1883). This book, "English and Chinese dictionary of the Amoy dialect", by John Macgowan, is a replication of a book originally published before 1883. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy... Read Full Overview

From the Introduction: The Amoy dialect is one of four principal dialects which, with their varieties, are spoken by at least seven millions of people. These dialects, that is to say: the Chang-chow, the Chin-chew, the Tung-an, and the Amoy, extend to about one hundred miles... Read Full Overview