"Chinook Dictionary," - Softcover

Shaw, George Coombs; Hodgson, A H

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1024102874 ISBN 13: 9781024102871

Publisher: Hutson Street Press, 2025

Synopsis

"Chinook Dictionary" is a comprehensive guide to the Chinook jargon, a trade language historically used among various Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest and early European settlers. Compiled by George Coombs Shaw and A.H. Hodgson, this dictionary provides definitions and usage examples for a wide range of Chinook words and phrases. A valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest, "Chinook Dictionary" offers insights into the interactions between different cultures and the development of a unique form of communication. This dictionary is an essential tool for understanding historical texts and engaging with the legacy of the Chinook language.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1024102874
• ISBN 13: 9781024102871
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 22