1908.
“PAG PAHAYAG” CO.—TAKLOBAN.
Copyright 1908
By Norberto Romuáldez
All Rights of Publication and Translation Reserved.
TO THE
TO THE YOUTH OF SAMAR AND LEYTE
who are clearly demonstrating aspirations
for a brighter future thru education
this book is dedicated,
in the hope that it may give a stimulus to their work
and an incentive to appreciate what is best in their language
as well as in the hope that, at a future day,
some one of them may be fitted to do this work
better than here presented.
The Author [[III]]
INTRODUCTION
The publication of a Bisayan grammar has been eagerly awaited by many. It has been desired by those who are interested simply in the study of a native dialect. It has been needed by all Americans who desire an acquaintance with the language of the people among whom they live in order that they may get into closer touch with the great mass of natives as yet unable to speak either Spanish or English. It has been requested by many natives who wish to improve their use of their mother tongue. To all such, the present volume will prove of great value.