THIMM, Carl Albert. 1856 — 1932. British Colonial Officer. Captain of 2nd London Rifles, served in South Africa, then worked as librarian. myheritage.com has C. A. Thimm born 1855 to Franz Louis Julius and Horatia Thimm, married 1881 in London Annie Helen, died 1932. In another part of the same, C. A. Thimm is born c. 1856 and married 1911 Lizzie Louisa. Apparently his books are unindependent compilations.
Publications: A complete bibliography of the art of fence: comprising that of the sword & of the bayonet, duelling, etc., as practised by all European nations, from the earliest period to the present day. 12+262 p. L. 1892.
– Hindūstānī Self-Taught. With correct Pronunciation. For Travellers, Students, Officials, Soldiers, Traders, etc. L. 1902, 2nd ed. L. 1907, 3rd ed. Hindustani Text rev. by J. F. Blumhardt. 112 p. L. 1908.
– Arabic Self-Taught (Syrian). L. 1897, repr. 138 p. 2022; similar primers of Dutch, Italian, Russian, Swedish, ancient Egyptian, etc.
Sources: Wikisource.
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