Name/Title
Cantonese-English Phrase BookEntry/Object ID
1985.14.1Description
Cantonese-English phrase book, for use on goldfields of California and Victoria. The book contains place names, useful phrases, and phonetic use of Chinese characters to approximate the pronunciation of English. This book was written specifically for use on the Victorian and Californian goldfields, with the place names of towns with substantial Chinese communities in both regions provided. Victorian place names include Ballarat, Bendigo and Ararat.Acquisition
Accession
1985.14Acquisition Method
UnknownBook Details
Notes
Item Dates: c. 1860s
Production Method: Comercially print
When Made: c. 1860s
When Used: c. 1860s
Where Made: Probably Guangzhou, China
Note: There is an article about a Chinese-English phrase book in 'Argus', 24 September 1870, 6a®.