Native American Languages |
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Author:
| Patrick, Bethanne |
Editor:
| Johnson, Troy |
Series title: | Native American Life Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4222-2972-9 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
Publisher: | Mason Crest
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Prior to becoming a melting pot of many languages, the continents of North and South America were already home to a variety of Native American tribes, each with its own language. What's more, subsets of tribes often had their own dialects, sometimes making communication between two people nearly impossible, even if they lived near each other. This book discusses the major Native American languages used by tribes in various regions and how some of their words have been incorporated into...
More DescriptionPrior to becoming a melting pot of many languages, the continents of North and South America were already home to a variety of Native American tribes, each with its own language. What's more, subsets of tribes often had their own dialects, sometimes making communication between two people nearly impossible, even if they lived near each other. This book discusses the major Native American languages used by tribes in various regions and how some of their words have been incorporated into the English language today.