The Dakotan Languages, and Their Relations to Other Languages by A. W. Williamson
"The Dakotan Languages, and Their Relations to Other Languages" by A. W. Williamson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book discusses the characteristics and relationships of the Dakotan languages, which include various dialects spoken by indigenous peoples in North America. Its likely topic centers on linguistics and anthropology, exploring how these languages relate not only to each other but also to other language families. In this work,
Williamson provides a detailed examination of the four principal Dakota dialects—Santee, Yankton, Assinniboin, and Titon—along with their notable grammatical features and the substantial similarities with Indo-European languages. He explores aspects such as pronominal prefixes, verbal prefixes, and the structural and phonetic characteristics that define Dakotan languages. Through comparative analysis, he highlights how the Dakotan languages exhibit unique traits alongside occasional resemblances to older language families, suggesting a more profound historical context to their development. His study serves as an important contribution to understanding indigenous languages and their connections to broader linguistic studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Williamson, A. W. (Andrew Woods), 1838-1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Dakotan Languages, and Their Relations to Other Languages |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PM: Language and Literatures: Indigenous American and Artificial Languages |
| Subject | Dakota language |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26529 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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