Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon


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Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon, or Indian Trade Language, of the North Pacific Coast


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Anonymous's 'Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon, or Indian Trade Language, of the North Pacific Coast' is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Native American languages. The book delves into the linguistic origins, vocabulary, and grammar of the Chinook Jargon, a unique trade language used by various indigenous tribes along the North Pacific Coast. With detailed explanations and examples, the dictionary sheds light on the intricate interplay between Native American languages and European settlers, making it a must-read for anyone interested in cultural exchange and communication in a historical context. The concise entries and meticulous research make it a tool for understanding the nuances of a language that played a crucial role in cross-cultural interactions in the region. Anonymous's scholarly approach and meticulous attention to detail make this dictionary a valuable addition to the study of Native American languages and cultural history.







Alphabetical Vocabulary of the Chinook Language


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"The nation, or rather family, to which the generic name of Chinook has attached, formerly inhabited both banks of the Columbia River, from its mouth to the Grand Dalles ..." Pref. The tribes speaking the language were the Chinooks proper, the Wakiakums, Willopahs, Clatsops, Cathlamets and Cooniacs.







A Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon, Or Trade Language of Oregon


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Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon, Or, Trade Language of Oregon


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The Chinook Jargon and How to Use It; A Complete and Exhaustive Lexicon of the Oldest Trade Language of the American Continent


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