An Essay on a Uniform Orthography for the Indian Languages of North America - Hardcover

Pickering, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1019491574 ISBN 13: 9781019491577

Publisher: Legare Street Press, 2023

Synopsis

This groundbreaking work by John Pickering proposes a uniform system of spelling for the native languages of North America, which at the time varied greatly across different tribes and regions. Pickering's argument is based on both practical and philosophical grounds, emphasizing the need for clear communication and the preservation of indigenous cultural identities. A must-read for scholars of linguistics, anthropology, and Native American studies.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Publication date: 2023
• ISBN 10: 1019491574
• ISBN 13: 9781019491577
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 46