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DC: Government Printing Ofiice., 1892. First Edition. Paperback. . Owner's named stamped on front cover.
Bibliography of the Chinookian Languages (Including the Chinook Jargon). by Pilling, James Constantine
by Pilling, James Constantine
Bibliography of the Chinookian Languages (Including the Chinook Jargon).
by Pilling, James Constantine
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USGPO, 1893. Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of Ethnology. Soft Cover. ix, [2], 81 p., chronologic index, 3 facsimiles; 24.5 cm. "The designation given the family of languages treated of in this bibliography is based upon the name of a tribe living near the mouth of the Columbia River, from whom a vocabulary was obtained by Gabriel Franchère, of the Pacific Fur Company, about 1812, and published in his "Relation" in 1820, under the name Chinouque ou Tchinouk." "In the compilation of this catalogue the aim has been to includ everything, printed or in manuscript, relating to the Chinookian language and to the Chinook jargon-- books, pamphlets, articles in magazines, tracts, serials, etc., and such reviews and announcements of publications as seemed worthy of notice." Languages included are Cascade, Cathlascon, Chinook, Chinook jargon, Clakama, Clatsop, Nihaloth, Wahaikan, Wappo, Wasko, and Watlala. Printed wraps; spine spotted, date stamped on front; VG. 39027.
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- Publisher USGPO, 1893. Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of Ethnology
- Keywords American Indian Languages