Grammar and Dictionary of the Dakota Language. Collected by the members of the Dakota Mission.

RIGGS, S. R

Published by Washington: Smithsonian Institution, 1851

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Edited by Rev. S. R. Riggs, A.M., Missionary of the Am. Board of Com. for Foreign Missions under the patronage of the Historical Society of Minnesota. Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge, Vol. IV. Washington: Smithsonian Institution, 1851 Contemporary half calf, Roy.4to. xx,338pp. biblio. The Reverend Stephen Return Riggs (1812-1883) was a missionary and linguist who worked with the Dakota tribe; he translated the New Testament into the Dakota language. Volume IV of the Anthropological Papers of the Smithsonian Contributions encased in a contemporary tan half calf with red and black spine labels; covers a little rubbed, a very good copy of the first edition from the library of the famous archaeologist Lieut-General Fox Lane Pitt-Rivers with his bookplate. We have been selling antiquarian books on Africa, Oceania, archaeology, anthropology, travel and the ancient world for over forty years. All our books are carefully catalogued and they are in excellent condition unless stated in the description. All shipments are fully insured at our expense. All books are carefully packaged in new packaging material and despatched by registered or recorded mail, or by a courier service; the customer is always able to track their shipment. All sales are accompanied by a VAT invoice. Photographs may be supplied if requested.[ ].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Grammar and Dictionary of the Dakota Language. Collected by the members of the Dakota Mission.
• Publisher: Washington: Smithsonian Institution
• Publication Date: 1851
• Edition: 1st Edition