Bisayan grammar and notes on Bisayan rhetoric and poetics and Filipino dialectology

"A Bisayan Grammar and Notes on Bisayan Rhetoric and Poetics and Filipino Dialectology" by Norberto Romuáldez is a guidebook to understanding the Bisayan dialects of Samar and Leyte islands in the Philippines at the start of the 1900s. Meant for both locals and Americans, the book teaches basic language rules to help people communicate better and understand the culture. The author explains why the guide is needed, thanking those who helped improve the material. He says the book is important for native speakers wanting to improve their skills and for foreign speakers wanting to connect with the culture. Romuáldez says it covers prefixes, suffixes, and other grammar concepts to help people learn the Bisayan language well.