different structure and emphasis. The one is an elementary dictionary in three languages – Tuareg – French – German, the other is an extended dictionary “German-Tuareg”.

Apart from the vocabulary section in three languages, Volume I contains a comprehensive listing in tabular form of the distribution of dialects and a transcription of Tuareg script (Tifinagh),

articles on the history of the language and script, the traditional calendar, almanachs, system of numbers, poetry and music. The material possessions of the traditional nomadic culture – utensils, tools and ornaments – are illustrated using explanatory graphics.

Volume 2 offers more extensive and detailed vocabulary with inter-dialectal entries from all the main and secondary