The Dakotan Languages, and Their Relations to Other Languages by A. W. Williamson

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Author Williamson, A. W. (Andrew Woods), 1838-1905
Title The Dakotan Languages, and Their Relations to Other Languages
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Summary "The Dakotan Languages, and Their Relations to Other Languages" by A. W. Williamson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book discusses the characteristics and relationships of the Dakotan languages, which include various dialects spoken by indigenous peoples in North America. Its likely topic centers on linguistics and anthropology, exploring how these languages relate not only to each other but also to other language families. In this work, Williamson provides a detailed examination of the four principal Dakota dialects—Santee, Yankton, Assinniboin, and Titon—along with their notable grammatical features and the substantial similarities with Indo-European languages. He explores aspects such as pronominal prefixes, verbal prefixes, and the structural and phonetic characteristics that define Dakotan languages. Through comparative analysis, he highlights how the Dakotan languages exhibit unique traits alongside occasional resemblances to older language families, suggesting a more profound historical context to their development. His study serves as an important contribution to understanding indigenous languages and their connections to broader linguistic studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PM: Language and Literatures: Indigenous American and Artificial Languages
Subject Dakota language
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EBook-No. 26529
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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