Dictionary Of The Languages Of The Micmac Indians: Who Reside In Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton And Newfoundland (1888) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161778250)

The Dictionary Of The Languages Of The Micmac Indians: Who Reside In Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton And Newfoundland (1888) by Silas Tertius Rand is a comprehensive reference book that provides an in-depth insight into the language and culture of the Micmac Indians. The book is a compilation of Micmac vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, and includes a detailed description of the Micmac language, as well as its dialects and variations. The author, Silas Tertius Rand, was a missionary who spent many years living among the Micmac people and studying their language and culture. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing an introduction to the Micmac language, its history, and its relationship to other indigenous languages. The second part of the book is a comprehensive dictionary that includes over 4,000 Micmac words, along with their English translations and definitions. The book also includes a pronunciation guide, examples of Micmac grammar and syntax, and a list of common phrases and expressions. This Dictionary Of The Languages Of The Micmac Indians is a valuable resource for linguists, anthropologists, historians, and anyone interested in the indigenous cultures of North America.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.

Author: Silas Tertius Rand
ISBN-10: 116177825X
ISBN-13: 9781161778250
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 294
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.14lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.69d