Abenakis and English Dialogues: The First Vocabulary Ever Published in the Abenakis Language, Comprising: The Abenakis Alphabet, The Key to ... is Added The Etymology of Indian Names... - Sozap Lolo, Jos. Laurent
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Abenakis and English Dialogues: The First Vocabulary Ever Published in the Abenakis Language, Comprising: The Abenakis Alphabet, The Key to ... is Added The Etymology of Indian Names...

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English
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Applewood Books
Pages
236
ISBN
9781557090843
First published in 1884, "Abenakis and English Dialogues" by Joseph Laurent, also known as Sozap Lolo, represents the inaugural vocabulary ever published for the Abenakis language. Laurent, a chief of the Abenaki village of Odanak, compiled this work to both assist younger generations of the Abenakis in learning English and to preserve their ancestral language at a time when written documentation was scarce.

This comprehensive volume includes the Abenakis alphabet, a key to pronunciation, detailed grammatical explanations, and illustrations showcasing the modifications of Abenakis verbs. Additionally, it provides the etymology of numerous Indian names for localities, rivers, and lakes. The dictionary is uniquely structured to guide the reader on a linguistic journey through Abenaki land and culture, making it an essential resource for those seeking to understand and engage with this Algonquian language. Its continued use today underscores its enduring significance for language revitalization efforts.

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