Catholic and Enjoying It!
The complete text of English as She is Spoke–an 1855 Portuguese-English phrasebook composed by a Pedro Carolino, who did not allow his utter ignorance of the English language daunt him in his task–is available online in its entirety.
It is exquisite. Open it anywhere and savor the splendor of such well-turned English idiotisms as “to craunch the marmoset”.
Glorious!
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