A Dictionary Of The Choctaw Language - Hardcover

Byington, Cyrus

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1497818478 ISBN 13: 9781497818477

Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC, 2014

Synopsis

A Dictionary of the Choctaw Language is a comprehensive reference book that provides a detailed description of the Choctaw language. Written by Cyrus Byington, a missionary who lived among the Choctaw people in the early 19th century, this book contains a wealth of information on the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of the Choctaw language.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the Choctaw language, including its history, phonology, and grammar. It also includes a detailed description of the writing system used by the Choctaw people, which is based on the Latin alphabet.The second part of the book is a dictionary of Choctaw words and phrases, arranged alphabetically. Each entry includes the Choctaw word, its English translation, and a detailed explanation of its meaning and usage. The dictionary also includes examples of how the word is used in context, as well as notes on its etymology and pronunciation.Overall, A Dictionary of the Choctaw Language is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning about the Choctaw language and culture. It provides a comprehensive overview of the language and its grammar, as well as a detailed dictionary of Choctaw words and phrases.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1915 Edition.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.

About this title

About the Author

John R. Swanton was the most prolific author with the Smithsonian Bureau of American Ethnology. He produced twenty works on the American Indian, among them The Indian Tribes of North American and The Indians of the Southeastern United States.

Language Notes

Text: English

Edition details

• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1497818478
• ISBN 13: 9781497818477
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 624
• Editor: Swanton John R, Halbert Henry S