The Chinook Jargon And How To Use It: A Complete And Exhaustive Lexicon Of The Oldest Trade Language Of The American Continent (1909) - Paperback

The Chinook Jargon And How To Use It is a comprehensive guide to the oldest trade language of the American continent, written by George Coombs Shaw and published in 1909. The book provides a complete and exhaustive lexicon of the Chinook Jargon, which was widely used in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada during the 19th century. The Chinook Jargon was a pidgin language that emerged in the early 1800s as a means of communication between Indigenous peoples and European traders. It drew from a variety of Indigenous languages, as well as French, English, and other European languages. The Jargon was used extensively for trade and commerce, and was also adopted by missionaries and government officials as a means of communication with Indigenous peoples.Shaw's book is designed as a practical guide for anyone who wants to learn the Chinook Jargon. It includes a detailed introduction to the history and development of the language, as well as a comprehensive dictionary of Chinook Jargon vocabulary. The dictionary includes over 3,000 entries, with clear definitions and examples of usage. In addition to the dictionary, the book also includes a variety of useful appendices, including lists of common phrases, numerals, and geographical names in Chinook Jargon. There is also a section on Chinook Jargon grammar, which provides a detailed overview of the language's structure and syntax.Overall, The Chinook Jargon And How To Use It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest region, as well as for linguists and language enthusiasts who want to explore the fascinating world of pidgin languages.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.