Kafiristan, Section 1: The Bashgeli Kafirs And Their Language (1880) - Paperback

by Gottlieb William Leitner (Author)

Kafiristan, Section 1: The Bashgeli Kafirs And Their Language is a book written by Gottlieb William Leitner and first published in 1880. The book is a detailed study of the Bashgeli Kafirs, a tribe living in the Kafiristan region of Afghanistan. Leitner, who was a linguist and scholar of South Asian languages, provides a comprehensive account of the Kafir society, their customs, traditions, and language. The book is divided into several sections, with the first section focusing on the Bashgeli Kafirs and their language. Leitner provides a detailed analysis of the Kafir language, including its grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. He also discusses the origins and history of the Kafir language, as well as its relationship with other languages in the region. The book is an important resource for scholars of South Asian languages, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of the Kafiristan region.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.