This publication offers an in-depth exploration of the Tsimshian language, specifically focusing on the Tsimshian dialect as documented by Henry W. Tate. Revised and enhanced by Franz Boas with the assistance of Archie Dundas, this work provides a foundational understanding of the language. Originally published in 1910, this edition includes a new biographical introduction, presenting a comprehensive linguistic resource for students and researchers.
The manual serves as a detailed reference for understanding the structure and nuances of the Tsimshian language. It covers grammatical elements, vocabulary, and phonetic representations, drawing from extensive fieldwork and linguistic analysis. This resource is invaluable for anyone seeking to study or preserve the Tsimshian language, offering clear explanations and illustrative examples derived from original Tsimshian texts.
The following texts in the Tsimshian dialect of the Tsimshian language were written down by Mr. Henry W. Tate, a full-blood Indian of Port Simpson, British Columbia, in Tsimshian, with interlinear translation, according to the alphabet adopted by Bishop Ridley in his Tsimshian translations of the Gospel. This material was revised by Boas, with the assistance of Mr. Archie Dundas, a full-blood Tsimshian from New Metlakatla, Alaska. This early work by Boas was first published in 1910, we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.
Author: Boas, Franz
Publisher: Mason Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Tsimshian - An Illustrative Sketch
Pages: 00145 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-04-10
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781473392885
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : General
The following texts in the Tsimshian dialect of the Tsimshian language were written down by Mr. Henry W. Tate, a full-blood Indian of Port Simpson, British Columbia, in Tsimshian, with interlinear translation, according to the alphabet adopted by Bishop Ridley in his Tsimshian translations of the Gospel. This material was revised by Boas, with the assistance of Mr. Archie Dundas, a full-blood Tsimshian from New Metlakatla, Alaska. This early work by Boas was first published in 1910, we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.
Author: Boas, Franz
Publisher: Mason Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Tsimshian - An Illustrative Sketch
Pages: 00145 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-04-10
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781473392885
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : General
