Comparative Dictionary of Geez Classical Ethiopic: Geez-english / English-geez: With an Index of the Semitic Roots (Geez Edition) by Otto Harrassowitz - 1987-01-08

Otto Harrassowitz, 1987. Hardcover. New. bilingual edition. 813 pages. Geez language. 10.00x7.25x2.25 inches.

Wiesbaden: Otto Harrassowitz, 2006. Third edition. Hardcover. New in publisher's shrink wrap. Octavo. xlix. (1) 813pp. Maroon cloth with gilt lettering to cover, gilt lettering on black label of spine. "Geez is the classical language of Ethiopia and belongs to the Semitic language family. The other Semitic-Ethiopian languages are Tigre and Tigrinya (known as North Ethiopic), Amharic (the national language of Ethiopia), Argobba, Harari, Gafat, and Gurage (called South Ethiopic). Although Geez ceased to be spoken in the twelfth or thirteenth century, it has remained the language of literature and of liturgy." (Introduction). Leslau, the acclaimed former UCLA Professor and scholar was an expert on "Ethiopian Language. Top corners of binding with light bumps at foredge.

Harrassowitz, 1987-12-31. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!