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Dictionary Of The Osage Language

Dictionary Of The Osage Language

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A Dictionary of the Osage Language is a comprehensive reference book that provides a detailed description of the Osage language. The book is authored by Francis La Flesche, a Native American ethnologist who was born in Nebraska in 1857. The Osage language is a member of the Siouan language family and is spoken by the Osage people, who are indigenous to the United States.The book is organized alphabetically and contains over 5,000 entries, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. Each entry includes the Osage word, its English translation, and a detailed description of its usage in context. The book also includes a pronunciation guide, which is essential for non-native speakers who are learning the language.In addition to the dictionary entries, the book also provides an overview of the Osage language's grammar and syntax. This section includes a detailed explanation of the language's verb conjugation, noun declension, and sentence structure. The book also includes a brief history of the Osage people and their language, as well as a discussion of the challenges facing the language today.Overall, A Dictionary of the Osage Language is an essential resource for linguists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in learning about the Osage language and culture. The book's comprehensive coverage of the language's vocabulary and grammar, combined with its detailed explanations and historical context, make it an invaluable reference for anyone studying the language.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.

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Pub dateSep 10, 2010
ISBN-101164510592
ISBN-139781164510598
LanguageEnglish
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