Dictionary Of The Chinook Jargon English-Chinook (1909)

The Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon: English-Chinook is a book written by Frederick J. Long, first published in 1909. The Chinook Jargon is a trade language that was used in the Pacific Northwest region of North America during the 19th century. This dictionary provides a comprehensive guide to the language, with English words and their Chinook Jargon equivalents listed alphabetically. The book also includes a pronunciation guide and examples of how the language was used in conversation. The Chinook Jargon was used extensively by traders, settlers, and Native Americans in the region, and this dictionary provides an important resource for understanding the language and its role in the history of the Pacific Northwest. The book is a valuable tool for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the history and culture of the region.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.