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Chinook: An Illustrative Sketch (1910)

Chinook: An Illustrative Sketch (1910)

Boas, Franz

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ISBN10: 1165372037
ISBN13: 9781165372034
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Chinook: An Illustrative Sketch is a book written by Franz Boas and published in 1910. The book is a comprehensive study of the Chinook language, which was spoken by the Chinook people of the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The book includes a detailed analysis of the language's grammar, vocabulary, and syntax, as well as examples of its usage in everyday conversation. Boas, who was a renowned anthropologist and linguist, spent many years studying the Chinook people and their language. He was particularly interested in the way that languages evolve and change over time, and he believed that the study of indigenous languages like Chinook was crucial to understanding the history and culture of the people who spoke them. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Chinook language. The first section provides an overview of the language's phonology and grammar, while the second section looks at its vocabulary and syntax. The third section includes examples of Chinook phrases and sentences, and the fourth section provides a detailed analysis of the language's structure and evolution. Overall, Chinook: An Illustrative Sketch is an invaluable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Boas's meticulous research and analysis provide a fascinating insight into the Chinook language and the people who spoke it.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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