The Chinook Jargon And How To Use It: A Complete And Exhaustive Lexicon Of The Oldest Trade Language Of The American Continent (1909) - Hardcover

by George Coombs Shaw (Author)

""The Chinook Jargon And How To Use It"" is a comprehensive guide to the Chinook Jargon, which is considered the oldest trade language of the American continent. Written by George Coombs Shaw and first published in 1909, this book provides a complete and exhaustive lexicon of the language, including its history, grammar, and usage. The Chinook Jargon was a pidgin language that emerged in the Pacific Northwest during the 19th century and was used as a lingua franca among various indigenous tribes, as well as European and American traders and settlers. This book is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural and linguistic history of the Pacific Northwest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.