Meinhof, Carl,  1857-1944. <br/><br/>
An introduction to the study of African languages / 
by Carl Meinh of; Translated by A. Werner. 
 - London :  J.M. Dent & Sons,  1915. 
 - vii, 169 p. :  ill., fold. map ;  19 cm. 
<br/><br/>Why do we study primitive languages?--A survey of African languages and language-families.--The study of sounds in Africa and its relation to general phonetics.--Rhythm and melody in African languages.--The mor phological development of African languages.--The practical importance of African linguistics.--African philology as an auxiliary to other sci ences.--The problems and the aim of African linguistics.--Note to the " Sketch map of African language-families," by Bernhard Struck. 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>15-016772 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>African languages--Study and teaching.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>496