A Grammar of the Bengal Language
1778 grammar book by Nathaniel Braasey Halhed
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A Grammar of the Bengal Language is a 1778 modern Bengali grammar book written in English by Nathaniel Brassey Halhed.[1] This is the first grammar book of the Bengali language that used Bengali types in print for the first time.[2][3] The book, published in 1778, was probably printed from the Mr. Andrews’ press in Hooghly, Bengal Presidency.[4]
AuthorNathaniel Brassey Halhed
OriginaltitleA Grammar of the Bengal Language
LanguageEnglish
SubjectBengali grammar
Title page of the book, edition 1778 | |
| Author | Nathaniel Brassey Halhed |
|---|---|
| Original title | A Grammar of the Bengal Language |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Bengali grammar |
| Genre | Grammar |
| Published | 1778 |
| Publication place | Bengal Presidency |
| Media type | Printed |
| Pages | 217 (first edition) |
| OCLC | 457571405 |
| Preceded by | A Code of Gentoo Laws (1776) |
