Description
Shows signs of wear. Jacket may be torn, cover may have creases, pages have some writing and highlighting. May have some water damage. May be a former library book. If you are buying a box set item, the box may not be included.
This well-worn copy of “The Oxford-Duden Pictorial Thai & English Dictionary” bears the marks of a lifetime of use and study. Published in the latter half of the 20th century, this bilingual dictionary was a collaborative effort between the prestigious Oxford University Press and the German publishing house Duden, combining their linguistic expertise to create a comprehensive visual reference for English and Thai languages.
Beyond its practical use as a translation tool, this dictionary offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural exchange and globalization of the era. The inclusion of Thai, a language spoken by over 60 million people primarily in Southeast Asia, reflects the growing interconnectedness of the world and the desire to bridge linguistic barriers. This copy’s well-thumbed pages and annotations suggest it was a valuable resource for students, travelers, or perhaps even Thai immigrants navigating life in an English-speaking country.
For collectors and linguaphiles, this dictionary represents a significant milestone in the democratization of language learning and cross-cultural understanding. Its visual approach, utilizing illustrations to convey meanings, was an innovative pedagogical method that predated the widespread use of multimedia resources. Despite its weathered condition, this dictionary remains a testament to the enduring power of the written word to connect people across borders and cultures.
