The Oceanic Languages: Their Grammatical Structure, Vocabulary, And Origin (1907) Hardback - 2009

The Oceanic Languages: Their Grammatical Structure, Vocabulary, And Origin is a book written by Donald Macdonald and published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Oceanic languages, which are spoken by people in the Pacific Islands, including Hawaii, Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga. The author explores the grammatical structure of these languages, including their syntax, morphology, and phonology. He also examines their vocabulary, including the origins of words and their meanings.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the Oceanic languages. The first chapter provides an introduction to the languages and their history, while the second chapter explores their phonology. The third chapter focuses on the grammar of the languages, including their verbs, nouns, and adjectives. The fourth chapter explores the syntax of the languages, including their sentence structure and word order.In addition to providing a detailed analysis of the Oceanic languages, the book also explores their origins and the influences that have shaped them over time. The author examines the various theories about the origins of the Oceanic languages, including the Austronesian hypothesis, which suggests that they are related to languages spoken in Southeast Asia.Overall, The Oceanic Languages: Their Grammatical Structure, Vocabulary, And Origin is a valuable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the languages and cultures of the Pacific Islands. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the Oceanic languages, including their grammar, vocabulary, and origins.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.