Explore the oldest Mohawk language guide with root words and their derivatives.
This edition presents Radical Words of the Mohawk Language, with derivatives, derived from the original manuscript by Reverend James Bruyas, S.J. It offers a unique window into how the Mohawk language was once written and understood, with a focus on roots, conjugations, and real-world usage.
- A historical linguistic work that pairs primitive roots with derivatives and examples to illuminate grammar and meaning.
- Foreground insights into manners, habits, and ideas of the Mohawk people through word forms and usage.
- Contextual notes on the Jesuit missions and early study of Mohawk dialects, keeping the material grounded in its original scholarly intent.
- A Latin-script dictionary approach translated into French meanings, preserving the manuscript’s tone and instructional style.
Ideal for readers of historical linguistics, Indigenous language studies, and nineteenth-century scholarly collections seeking direct access to an early Mohawk linguistic manuscript.