Description
During his missionary career in Ceylon Rev. Charles Henry Carter has compiled this dictionary. He arrived in Emerald Isle in 1853 as a Missionary of the Baptist Missionary Society. He set himself at once to acquire knowledge of the Sinhalese language, in which he made rapid progress, and was able to preach his first sermon four months after his arrival. During his staying he attained such a command of the language as has been rarely or ever equalled by Europeans. The author, who commenced the work in 1892, has put into the compilation what would equal ten years consecutive labour. This is the best of its kind and is in general use. He is the author of various works for the acquisition of the language. His aim in all these labours has been service to Ceylon. This discourse will work for the benefit of Ceylon, especially for Missionary work. It is also stated that the work is much fuller and more valuable than any other dictionary of the Sinhalese language yet published, and will supply to a great extent the want of a good dictionary much felt at present. This book is immensely good for all.
