Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon: English-Chinook (1909)

By Frederick J. Long

Book Overview

The Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon: English-Chinook (1909) is a comprehensive reference book by Frederick J. Long. The Chinook Jargon is a trade language used by Native Americans and Europeans in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. This dictionary contains over 1,000 entries, providing translations from English to Chinook and vice versa. The book also includes a pronunciation guide and a brief history of the Chinook Jargon. This reference book is an invaluable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the culture and language of the Pacific Northwest region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436821975
• ISBN13: 9781436821971
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"