Dictionary of the Osage Language: Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology, No. 109

A Dictionary of the Osage Language is a comprehensive reference book that provides a detailed account of the Osage language. Written by Francis La Flesche, a renowned anthropologist and ethnographer, this book is part of the Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology series and is numbered 109. The Osage language is a Native American language spoken by the Osage people, who are indigenous to the Great Plains region of North America.The book contains an introduction that provides an overview of the Osage language and its history. It also includes a brief biography of La Flesche, who was himself an Osage. The dictionary itself is organized alphabetically, with entries for each word in the Osage language. Each entry includes the Osage word, its English translation, and a brief description of its usage and meaning.The dictionary also includes a section on Osage grammar, which provides an overview of the language's structure and rules. This section covers topics such as verb conjugation, noun declension, and sentence structure. Additionally, there is a section on Osage pronunciation, which includes a guide to the language's unique phonetic system.Overall, A Dictionary of the Osage Language is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the Osage language, Native American languages, or linguistics in general. Its comprehensive coverage of the Osage language, coupled with La Flesche's expertise and insight, make it an essential reference for scholars, researchers, and language enthusiasts alike.This is a new release of the original 1932 edition.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.