ABSTRACT

First published in 1908, this volume emerged in the midst of the British Protectorate of Sierra Leone. The author, F.W.H. Migeod, studied the Mende nation in eastern Sierra Leone and followed the example of the grammar (1882) and vocabulary (1884) published by Dr. Schoen in using the southern form of the Mende language. Beginning with an introduction to the recent history, culture and characteristics of the Mende nation and Sierra Leone, this volume covers useful phrases, grammar, vocabulary and example reading materials including stories and songs collected from native speakers.

part 1|30 pages

Useful phrases

part II|80 pages

Grammar

chapter II|5 pages

Substantives

chapter III|7 pages

Adjectives

chapter IV|6 pages

Pronouns

chapter V|7 pages

The Verb to be

chapter VI|14 pages

The Verb

chapter VII|15 pages

Adverbs

chapter VIII|11 pages

Prepositions

chapter IX|4 pages

Conjunctions

chapter X|1 pages

Interjections

part III|73 pages

Vocabularies

part IV|72 pages

Reading Materials Stories