John Barfield
The book ''The Concords of the Congo Language as Spoken at Palaballa'' is a scholarly work by John Barfield, published in 1884. The book is a contribution to the syntax of the Congo tongue, specifically the dialect spoken in Palaballa. The author focuses on the concords of the language, which are the grammatical agreements between different parts of a sentence, such as subject-verb agreement and noun-adjective agreement. Barfield provides detailed analysis and examples of the concords in the Congo language, with the aim of helping readers better understand the structure and rules of the language. The book is written in English and is intended for linguists, missionaries, and other scholars interested in the study of African languages. Overall, ''The Concords of the Congo Language as Spoken at Palaballa'' is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the syntax and grammar of the Congo tongue.With Illustrative Sentences.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.