An English-Dakota Dictionary

By John P. Williamson, John Poage Williamson, D.D. Williamson, John P., A.M., et al.

Book Overview

A necessary companion to A Dakota-English Dictionary.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873512839
• ISBN13: 9780873512831
• Release Date: October 1992
• Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

John P. Williamson

John P.Williamson married my Great Great Aunt Sarah, my great great grandmothers sister. I recently pulled out of my trunk of family heirlooms a book about him and started reading it. I am not yet finished but close. What a man. I can only imagine what a good job his translation is. For his day and time, for the modes of transportation they did not have, he sure got around and met quite a few important people.

English-Dakota Dictionary

This is an excellent English-Dakota dictionary, but be aware that it does not include a Dakota-English section. The Dakota-English volume is sold separately (ISBN 0873512820) and is also high quality. The English-Dakota volume does include a pronunciation guide and clear grammatical overview.

has flaws

this is a good dictionary but lacks some words (like full list of names for uncles) and doesn't give a full transcription regarding stops series

An excellent resource for learning the Dakota language

After searching libraries, the net, and schools for an accurate, good Dakota dictionary, I finally found this book. I was, to be blunt, amazed! Not only does it have a great listing of words (that you can actually use), but it also includes a short introduction of grammar and usage.I got to test my new skills at a recent Powwow in Minnesota, where I had an entire conversation (although slow!) with a Dakota man. Although he needed to correct me on a few words and some grammar, he was impressed. He was shocked when I told him I had only begun learning within the last six months! I could not have done it without the aid of this book! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!