Hymns in the Chinook Jargon Language by Myron Eells
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"Hymns in the Chinook Jargon Language" by Myron Eells is a collection of spiritual hymns compiled during the late 19th century. This book serves as a unique cultural and religious document, reflecting the Christian mission work among Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, particularly the Chinook-speaking tribes. The hymns aim to convey Christian teachings and values in a language accessible to those who could not read, often featuring repetitive phrases to aid
in memorization. The content of the book comprises a series of hymns written in Chinook Jargon, a pidgin language that emerged among Indigenous peoples and settlers in the region. Each hymn is accompanied by music notation, allowing for communal singing, and often tackles themes such as the teachings of Jesus, the virtues of honesty, the perils of alcohol, and the hope of eternal life in Heaven. Additionally, the book includes translations of the hymns into English, making it a bilingual resource for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous readers. Through its combination of spiritual guidance and cultural expression, Eells' work provides insight into the blending of Christian faith and Indigenous languages during his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Eells, Myron, 1843-1907 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05042763 |
| Title | Hymns in the Chinook Jargon Language |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PM: Language and Literatures: Indigenous American and Artificial Languages |
| Subject | Chinook jargon -- Texts |
| Subject | Hymns, Chinook jargon |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33105 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 254 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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