The Chinook Jargon and How to Use It A Complete and Exhaustive Lexicon of the Oldest Trade Language of the American Continent (1909)

The Chinook Jargon And How To Use It is a comprehensive lexicon of the oldest trade language of the American continent, written by George Coombs Shaw and published in 1909. The book provides a complete description of the Chinook Jargon, including its history, grammar, and vocabulary. It is designed to be a practical guide for anyone who wishes to learn and use the language, especially those who work or travel in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The book is organized alphabetically, with entries for each word or phrase in the Chinook Jargon, along with its English translation and usage examples. Additionally, the book includes a pronunciation guide and a list of common phrases and expressions. The Chinook Jargon And How To Use It is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Pacific Northwest.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1909 Edition.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.