This antiquarian volume contains a detailed and accessible dual English and Cantonese dictionary. Complete with helpful instructions of its proper use and a vast catalogue of words, this volume constitutes a valuable resource for those with an interest in learning Cantonese, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. John Chalmers (1825 - 1899) was a Scottish missionary and the author of several works on the Chinse language - including the first translation into English of Lao Tzu's 'Tao Te Ching'. Many vintage texts such as this are becoming increasingly rare...