Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a collection of three academic papers by H. V. Velten, focusing on various linguistic and cultural aspects of indigenous peoples in North America. The first section of the book presents two traditional stories from the Southern Tlingit tribe, offering insights into their cultural beliefs and practices. The second section focuses on the Algonquian language family and includes contributions to the field of Algonquian linguistics, analyzing the grammar and vocabulary of these languages. Finally, the third section explores the linguistic position of the Ashluslay Indians, examining their language and its relationship to other indigenous languages in the region. Overall, this book offers a valuable contribution to the study of indigenous languages and cultures in North America.From International Journal Of American Linguistics November 1939, Edited By Franz Boas.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.
