Publisher's Synopsis
New Familiar Abenakis and English Dialogues is a book written by Joseph Laurent and published in 1884. The book is a collection of dialogues between the Abenaki people, a Native American tribe, and English speakers. The dialogues are designed to help both Abenaki and English speakers learn each other's language and communicate more effectively. The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains dialogues between an Abenaki and an English speaker, covering topics such as greetings, introductions, and common phrases used in everyday communication. The second part contains more advanced dialogues that cover topics such as hunting, fishing, and other aspects of Abenaki culture.In addition to the dialogues, the book also includes a pronunciation guide for both Abenaki and English words, as well as a brief history of the Abenaki people and their language. Overall, New Familiar Abenakis and English Dialogues is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the Abenaki language and culture, and for those looking to improve their communication skills between Abenaki and English speakers.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.
