John Beames Boeken

Focusing on the sounds, nominals, and verbs of Indo-Aryan languages, this comprehensive three-volume comparative grammar, first published in the 1870s, offers an in-depth analysis of linguistic structures. It serves as a crucial resource for understanding the intricacies and similarities within these languages, making it valuable for linguists and scholars interested in historical and comparative linguistics.

Yorkshire, March 1943, the war hangs in the balance. Mike Dixon, a battle-scarred young lieutenant, seriously doubts whether the Allies can win. Posted to the middle of nowhere, the only bright spot in the black-out is the beautiful ex-debutante ATS driver who collects him from the station. Yet Charlie Carrington only has to open her mouth for Mike to know she’s out of his league. Mike’s new boss is an impossible maverick, brought out of retirement to develop crucial secret weapons for D-Day. But Major-General Hobart has too little time, too few resources and mortal enemies at the War Office who want to see him retired for good. Haunted by his own failure on the disastrous Dieppe raid, Mike is desperate to redeem himself. But proving himself in battle will put more than his own life at risk. Weaving fascinating historical fact with deft, witty and moving story-telling, this book reminds us how very close a call D-Day was, and how things might so easily have turned out differently.

No one could have invented John Beames, whose vibrant and original memoirs were discovered by chance in an attic almost a century after they were written. He arrived in India in 1858, the year after the Mutiny, and worked there as a civil servant for the next thirty-five years, defending powerless peasants against rapacious planters, improvising fifteen-gun salutes for visiting dignitaries, and presiding over the blissful coast of Orissa. His acquaintances spanned from lofty Rajas to dissolute Englishmen. Vivid, candid, and without fear of authority, Beames was a defiant individual in a huge bureaucracy. He writes with a rich, descriptive prose in the manner of Defoe and Dickens.

This comprehensive grammar guide focuses on both literary and colloquial aspects of the Bengali language. Originally published in 1891, it offers detailed insights into the structure, usage, and nuances of Bengali, making it a valuable resource for learners and linguists alike. The unchanged reprint ensures that the original content and scholarly rigor are preserved for contemporary readers interested in the language's rich heritage.

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Henry Elliot and John Beames explore the rich cultural history of the North Western Provinces of India in this comprehensive memoir. From the region's complex folk-lore to its diverse racial makeup, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into a vibrant and often overlooked part of the Indian subcontinent.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.