| Sicilian-English/English-Sicilian Dictionary & Phrasebook Contributor(s): Privitera, Joseph (Author) |
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ISBN: 0781809843 ISBN-13: 9780781809849 Publisher: Hippocrene Books OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2003 Annotation: The speech of the Sicilian people bears the imprint of the island's remarkable history. Primarily based on Latin and Italian, it contains traces of Greek, Arabic, French, Old Provencal, and Spanish. This book features a concise Sicilian grammar and a bilingual dictionary with pronunciation guide. The comprehensive phrasebook offers guidance for situations including dining out, accommodations, and obtaining medical care. It also contains complete phonetic spellings. An introduction to Sicily's history, guide to major cities and attractions, and sampling of the island's cuisine complete this valuable reference for travelers, students, and anyone interested in this Mediterranean locale. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Italian |
| Dewey: 457.8 |
| LCCN: 2003057038 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 4.48" W x 6.94" (0.45 lbs) 229 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Features a concise Sicilian grammar and a bilingual dictionary with pronunciation guide. The comprehensive phrasebook offers guidance for situations including dining out, accommodations, and obtaining medical care. It also contains complete phonetic spellings. An introduction to Sicily's history, guide to major cities and attractions, and sampling of the island's cuisine complete this valuable reference. Includes over 3,400 dictionary entries and helpful phrases for the traveler, student or business person. |