James Evans: Inventor Of The Syllabic System Of The Cree Language (1890) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163939406)

""James Evans: Inventor Of The Syllabic System Of The Cree Language (1890)"" is a biographical work written by John McLean. The book tells the story of James Evans, a Methodist missionary who lived in Canada during the 19th century. Evans is known for developing the syllabic system of writing for the Cree language, which allowed the Indigenous people of Canada to read and write in their own language for the first time. The book explores Evans' life and work, detailing his experiences as a missionary and his efforts to learn and understand the Cree language. It also examines the social and political context in which Evans lived, including the relationships between Indigenous peoples and European settlers in Canada during the 19th century. Throughout the book, McLean provides historical context and analysis, drawing on primary sources such as Evans' letters and diaries. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help to bring Evans' story to life. Overall, ""James Evans: Inventor Of The Syllabic System Of The Cree Language (1890)"" is a fascinating and informative work that sheds light on an important figure in Canadian history and the development of Indigenous languages in Canada.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: John McLean
ISBN-10: 1163939404
ISBN-13: 9781163939406
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d