The book "Standard Alphabet for Reducing Unwritten Languages and Foreign Graphic Systems" is an unaltered, high-quality reprint of the original edition from 1863. Published by Hansebooks, a publisher specializing in the preservation of historical literature, this work provides valuable insight into the efforts to document and standardize unwritten languages and foreign writing systems. The publication is part of a broader commitment to preserving and making accessible historical texts that are often only available as antiques. By reissuing such works, not only is the knowledge of the past preserved, but it also creates the opportunity for future generations to benefit from this knowledge. The 2016 edition ensures that the content is presented in an engaging format that is relevant for both scholars and interested readers.