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Chinook: An Illustrative Sketch (1910)

Chinook: An Illustrative Sketch (1910)

Boas, Franz

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ISBN10: 1104098482
ISBN13: 9781104098483
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 16 2009
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Chinook: An Illustrative Sketch is a book written by Franz Boas and first published in 1910. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Chinook language, which was spoken by indigenous peoples in the Pacific Northwest of North America. The author, Franz Boas, was a renowned anthropologist and linguist who conducted extensive research on the Chinook language and culture during his time as a professor at Columbia University. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the Chinook language. The first chapter provides an introduction to the language, including its history, geographical distribution, and basic grammatical features. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as phonetics, syntax, and vocabulary, as well as the various dialects of the Chinook language. Throughout the book, Boas provides numerous examples of Chinook words and phrases, as well as detailed explanations of their meanings and usage. He also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the complex grammatical structures of the language. Overall, Chinook: An Illustrative Sketch is an important work in the field of linguistics and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Chinook language and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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