Lorna Gibb

An enthralling tour around the rarest languages in the world. From the whistling languages of La Gomera in the Canary Islands and the Hmong people in East and Southeast Asia, to the wars and clashes in Sri Lanka and the conservation efforts in Hawaii and New Zealand, Rare Tongues draws attention to how language and culture are becoming increasingly homogenous,...

The most delightful parts of Rare Tongues are the most eccentric... extremely interesting. - The Scotsman Any book such as this ... is to be welcomed with sobbing gratitude. - The Spectator Thought-provoking - Kirkus A fresh and personal perspective - K. David Harrison An enthralling tour around the rarest languages in the world. From the whistling languages of La...