The Language of the Islenos: Vestigial Spanish in Louisiana - Hardcover

Lipski, John M.

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In "The Language of the Islenos: Vestigial Spanish in Louisiana," John M. Lipski explores the unique Spanish dialect spoken by the Islenos, descendants of Canary Islanders who settled in Louisiana in the late 18th century. Lipski's work highlights the importance of the Islenos' language as a vestigial remnant of Spanish influence in Louisiana, examining its unique features and its relationship to broader linguistic issues.

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