An Elementary Handbook of the Siamese Language is a book by Basil Osborn Cartwright, first published in 1906. The book is designed as a guide for English-speaking learners of the Siamese language, also known as Thai. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the language, including its grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of the language. The first section introduces the Siamese alphabet and the basic principles of pronunciation. The following sections cover topics such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, as well as more advanced topics like sentence structure and idiomatic expressions. The book also includes a glossary of common Siamese words and phrases, as well as exercises and drills to help learners practice their skills. Overall, An Elementary Handbook of the Siamese Language is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning the basics of this fascinating and complex language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.