Gurkhali - The Gurkhali Manual (HB)

Gurkhali Manual - Grammar, Vocabularies(a) English Gurkhali(b) Khaskura English. The manual reproduces the classic Gurkhali Manual by Captain G. W. P. (George Wigram Pocklington) Money, originally issued in 1898 (first edition) and revised in 1919 (second edition). Money, a British officer in the 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles during the colonial era, compiled this practical guide for British military personnel, administrators, and travelers interacting with Gurkha soldiers and communities in the Himalayas. It focuses on "Gurkhali" (a historical term for Nepali, the lingua franca of the Gurkhas, derived from the Khas language family), with sections on dialects like Magarkura (Magar) and Gurungkura (Gurung) spoken by ethnic Gurkha subgroups. The manual blends grammar instruction with cultural and conversational tools, reflecting its military originse.g., sections on enlistment and court-martial procedures.