OS DICCIONARIOS DO POVO
Propaganda De Instruccao Para Portugueses E Brasileiros
No. 5
Diccionario Portuguez-Inglez
3rd Edicao
Lisboa A Editora 1906
The People’s Dictionaries
Instructional Advertisement for Portuguese and Brazilians
No. 5
Dictionary: Portuguese-English
3rd Edition
Collection of portable, economical complete dictionaries, indispensable in every family, school, library, business office, and public department. Published Dictionaries: No. 1: Portuguese; No. 2- French-Portuguese; No. 6 Latin-Portuguese (Letters A-O);
The Publisher: Lisbon, Largo Do Conde Barao, 50
1906
NOTE: Front cover page missing half of page
NOTE: The previous owner inscriptions are on front and back cover pages
This 1906 Lisbon publication, "Os Diccionarios do Povo No. 5: Diccionario Portuguez-Inglez," is a Portuguese-English dictionary, the fifth in "The People's Dictionaries" series. Marketed as an "Instructional Advertisement for Portuguese and Brazilians," this 3rd edition dictionary was designed to be a portable and affordable resource for families, schools, libraries, businesses, and public offices. The series aimed to provide accessible and complete dictionaries, with this volume specifically facilitating language translation between Portuguese and English. The publication reflects the growing need for bilingual resources and the effort to promote language learning and communication.
"A Editora" (The Publisher), located in Lisbon, was the publishing house responsible for producing "Os Diccionarios do Povo." Their achievement lies in the creation and dissemination of this series of affordable and practical dictionaries. By recognizing the need for accessible language tools, "A Editora" contributed to the educational and communication needs of Portuguese and Brazilian society. Their focus on producing "portable, economical complete dictionaries" demonstrates a commitment to making language resources widely available, facilitating greater literacy and linguistic competence. While specific details about the individuals behind "A Editora" may be limited, their publishing efforts played a role in promoting language learning and cultural exchange.
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