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Author Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683
LoC No. rc01002948
Title A Key Into the Language of America, or an Help to the Language of the Natives in That Part of America Called New-England
Together with Briefe Observations of the Customes, Manners, and Worships, &c. of the Aforesaid Natives, etc.
Series Title Collections of the Rhode-Island Historical Society, Vol. 1
Note Preceded by a "Sketch of the life of Roger Williams."
Note Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A Key Into the Language of America, or an Help to the Language of the Natives" by Roger Williams is a linguistic and cultural guide written in the mid-17th century. This work serves as both a dictionary for the Native American languages of New England and a commentary on the customs, manners, and beliefs of the indigenous peoples. Williams, a prominent figure in the founding of Rhode Island, provides insights into the languages spoken by the Native Americans, along with observations from his extensive interactions with them. The opening of the book presents an introduction and preface, outlining the purpose and significance of Williams’ work. It discusses the historical context of the Rhode-Island Historical Society and emphasizes the importance of accurately recording the languages and customs of the Native American tribes he encountered. Williams expresses a deep commitment to fostering better understanding and communication between settlers and Native Americans, indicating that the language barrier has led to significant misunderstandings. His reflections on the natives’ identities and traditions reveal both admiration and a desire to bridge cultural divides, setting the stage for the detailed language help and cultural observations that follow in his text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
LoC Class F001: United States local history: New England
Subject Narragansett Indians
Subject Narragansett language
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EBook-No. 63701
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 5, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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