Mindel Abraham S. Russian Commercial Correspondence; Letters, Idioms, Grammatical Notes, and Full Vocabulary

Manchester: The University Press, 1918. — 89 p.His book is intended for students who, by a study of Russian extending over one or two years, have already acquired an elementary knowledge of the language. It consists of a series of letters and exercises on various branches of business, and each chapter is preceded by a vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, explained by copious grammatical notes. Students are strongly advised to master the vocabulary and idioms of each chapter, and particular attention is drawn to passages which exhibit a difference in the grammatical construction of the two languages. With the exception of several important banks, the names of firms mentioned in this book are imaginary, and have no relation to any business house within my knowledge. But the nature of the goods dealt with, as well as the method of treating business transactions, are typical of Russian trade, so that by reading the book students will also become familiar with the conditions of Russian business. I am much indebted to Professor Sedgefield for examining the manuscript and offering valuable criticism and suggestions, also for the kind interest he has taken in the publication of the book. Cordial thanks are also due to Mr. S. Azarkovitch and Mr. W. Stockton for reading the book in manuscript or proof, and to Mr. C. Oiserman, M.Sc., for reading the final proof. At the same time it is to be under- stood that I am the sole person responsible for any shortcomings of the book, and I shall be greatly obliged to teachers and students for any criticism and suggestions they may care to send me.