"Handbook of Bichelamar presents the principal features of the morphology and syntax of Bichelamar, the Melanesian Pigjin spoken in the New Hebrides group. This language has become the lingua franca of the area and is used in daily radio broadcasts and newspapers. [This book] provides the most comprehensive manual published to date, and will serve as a valuable guide to those seeking a mastery of this often under-rated language, as well as to pidjin and creole specialists." Taken from inside of front jacket flap.