Discover the foundational “A Syllabic Dictionary of the Chinese Language” by Herbert Allen Giles, a meticulously reprinted 1903 edition available now at The Bookish Owl. This essential resource, expertly reprocessed for readability, arranges Chinese characters by Wu-Fang Yuen Yin, offering pronunciation guides for Peking, Canton, Amoy, and Shanghai. Published in hardcover with durable sewing binding and a vibrant matt laminated dust cover, this 1340-page volume on high-quality paper is a crucial addition for linguists, historians, and anyone seeking to explore the depth of Chinese language studies. While minor imperfections from the original are retained to preserve authenticity, its content remains invaluable for understanding historical Chinese pronunciation and scholarship.