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Rh The number of words and phrases inserted is much increased, and the list of miscellaneous words much enlarged in this edition; while the classification of the words themselves has been made more minute and accurate. To many of them explanatory definitions or synonyms have been added, an advantage which will be readily appreciated. The forms for commercial correspondence and the chronological table have been revised with much care.

It should be stated that in translating the English, the simple and easily understood form of Chinese, has been employed, in preference to any particular dialect, for obvious reasons.

With these explanations, the author commits the work to the public fondly hoping that it will meet their needs more fully than the previous editions, and that it will do its part in leading both the English people and the Chinese people to a more thorough acquaintance with each other's language and literature.


 * Hartford, Conn. (U. S. A.)
 * November, 24th 1882.
 * K. K. C.