Publisher's Synopsis
Takelma Texts and Notes on Chasta Costa Phonology and Morphology is a book written by Edward Sapir and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of the Takelma language, which was spoken by the Takelma people of southwestern Oregon. In addition to the Takelma language, the book also covers the Chasta Costa language, which was a related language spoken by the Chasta Costa people of the same region.The book includes a collection of texts in the Takelma language, which are accompanied by detailed notes on phonology and morphology. The texts include myths, legends, and other traditional stories that provide insight into the culture and history of the Takelma people. The phonology and morphology notes provide a detailed analysis of the structure and sound system of the language, including information on vowel and consonant sounds, word formation, and grammar.Sapir's work on Takelma Texts and Notes on Chasta Costa Phonology and Morphology is considered an important contribution to the field of linguistics, particularly in the study of Native American languages. The book provides a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the Takelma and Chasta Costa languages, as well as for those interested in the broader field of linguistics.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.
