Illustration of the Method of Recording Indian Languages by James Owen Dorsey et al.
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| Author | Dorsey, James Owen, 1848-1895 |
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| Author | Gatschet, Albert S. (Albert Samuel), 1832-1907 |
| Author | Riggs, Stephen Return, 1812-1883 |
| Title |
Illustration of the Method of Recording Indian Languages From the First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology, Smithsonian Institution |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Illustration of the Method of Recording Indian Languages" by James Owen Dorsey et al. is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This book discusses the methods and practices surrounding the documentation and recording of various Native American languages, particularly focusing on the Omaha and Dakota languages. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the linguistic features and cultural narratives embedded within these languages. The book contains a collection of myths, fables, and descriptive accounts in the original languages accompanied by translations and analyses. Notably, it includes an Omaha myth titled "How the Rabbit Caught the Sun in a Trap," illustrating the Rabbit's adventures and his encounters with the Sun, which conveys themes of power, fear, and cunning. Additionally, it features a Dakota fable named "A Dog’s Revenge," which explores themes of betrayal and collective action among animals. Through detailed notes and explanations, the authors provide context for the linguistic structures of these narratives while highlighting the cultural significance of the stories within Native American communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Languages |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17042 |
| Release Date | Nov 11, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 97 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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