A Record of Study in Aboriginal American Languages (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Turner, Samuel

9781330211021: A Record of Study in Aboriginal American Languages (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1330211022 ISBN 13 : 9781330211021

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Explore the languages and literary heritage of the Americas

Discover a sweeping, scholarly survey of Native American language families, scripts, and original writings. This edition gathers Brinton’s witheringly detailed analysis of how indigenous tongues function, evolve, and express culture across North, Central, and South America.

Learn how languages connect across regions and how writing systems preserved native literature.
See discussions of key linguistic traits, including incorporation and polysynthesis, and what they reveal about early human speech.
Find annotated references to prominent works, grammars, vocabularies, and native texts that shaped modern understanding of these languages.
Understand the scope and order of linguistic stocks, from Maya and Nahuatl to Chaco, Chapanecan, and beyond.

Ideal for researchers, students, and readers curious about the roots of American languages and their enduring literary traditions.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330211022
ISBN 13: 9781330211021
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Nombre de pages: 32
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A Record of Study in Aboriginal American Languages (Classic Reprint)

Daniel Garrison Brinton

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ISBN 10 : 1330211022 ISBN 13 : 9781330211021

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate world of Aboriginal American languages, offering a comprehensive exploration of their structure, evolution, and cultural significance. The author, a prominent scholar of the era, presents a detailed survey of his own extensive research, spanning over 40 years, and examining languages from across the Americas, from the Algonquian dialects of North America to the Arawak languages of South America. The book stands as a testament to the rich linguistic diversity of the pre-Columbian Americas, a world of diverse cultures and languages that were often overlooked or misunderstood. The author's work goes beyond simply cataloguing languages, seeking to understand their unique grammatical features and their connection to the cultural and philosophical perspectives of the native peoples. The author highlights the complex morphology of these languages, often incorporating concepts of time and relation into single words, and illustrating the nuanced ways in which these languages express ideas and emotions. In addition to linguistic analysis, the book examines the historical and literary legacies of Aboriginal American peoples, showcasing their poetry, myths, and traditions. The author's insights challenge the long-held view of Native American cultures as simple or primitive, offering a more nuanced and respectful understanding of their intellectual and artistic achievements. By showcasing the vast wealth of knowledge embedded within these languages, the author reveals the enduring cultural richness and legacy of Aboriginal American peoples. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330211021_0

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