The Word Hoosier; John Finley by Jacob Piatt Dunn and Sarah A. Finley Wrigley
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"The Word Hoosier" by Jacob Piatt Dunn and John Finley, with contributions from Sarah A. Finley Wrigley, is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This book explores the origin and meaning of the term "Hoosier," used to refer to the people of Indiana, highlighting the various theories that have arisen around it. Centered around both linguistic analysis and cultural interpretation, the book delves into the complexities behind this colloquial
term. In the text, Dunn meticulously examines the historical references to "Hoosier," tracing its first documented use back to Finley's poem "The Hoosier's Nest" published in 1833. The narrative dissects various theories attributing meanings to the word, ranging from the idea of rough, uncouth country folk to hypotheses rooted in the linguistic misinterpretations of the era. Dunn emphasizes the ongoing debate over the word's origin, presenting anecdotal evidence and scholarly speculation while making a case for a more grounded understanding of the term—a badge of pride rather than a mere derogatory label. The work concludes that, despite its nebulous origins, the term has become an emblematic identifier for the state's citizens, encapsulating a unique cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dunn, Jacob Piatt, 1855-1924 |
|---|---|
| Author | Wrigley, Sarah A. Finley |
| Title |
The Word Hoosier; John Finley Indiana Historical Society Publications, Volume IV, Number 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F516: United States local history: Ohio River and Valley. |
| Subject | Finley, John, 1797-1866 |
| Subject | Hoosier (Nickname) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35634 |
| Release Date | Mar 20, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 364 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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