The Arawack Language of Guiana in its Linguistic and Ethnological Relations
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| Author | Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899 |
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| LoC No. | 02000266 |
| Title | The Arawack Language of Guiana in its Linguistic and Ethnological Relations |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Arawack Language of Guiana in its Linguistic and Ethnological Relations" by D. G. Brinton, M.D., is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This book delves into the Arawack language, spoken by the Arawack tribe of Indians located in British and Dutch Guiana, and examines its historical, linguistic, and ethnological connections. The work provides insight into the language's structure, vocabulary, and the cultural background of the Arawack people. The book outlines the characteristics of the Arawack language, including its phonetics, grammar, and syntax, while also tracing the historical context of the Arawack tribe's migrations and affiliations with other indigenous groups. Brinton draws on early linguistic records and missionary documents to illustrate the language's features and its evolution over time. He emphasizes the unique aspects of Arawack, such as its melodic quality, the absence of certain linguistic complexities found in other languages, and comparisons to both the Tupi and Carib languages. The work ultimately seeks to affirm the significance of the Arawack language and its speakers in the broader narrative of South American history and anthropology, elucidating their cultural contributions and challenges faced during European colonization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PM: Language and Literatures: Indigenous American and Artificial Languages |
| Subject | Arawak language |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31273 |
| Release Date | Feb 14, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 67 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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