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Nachrichten von der amerikanischen Halbinsel Californien mit einem zweyfachen Anhand falscher Nachrichten.
Mannheim: gedruckt in der Churfürstl. Hof- und Academie-Buchdruckerey, 1773
Physical Description: [16], 358 p., [3] leaves of plates (1 folded) : ill., map; 19 cm. (8vo)
Call number: J773/ B139n
Accession number: 07206
Notes: Includes "Von der Sprache der Californier" (p. 175-194), with general remarks on the “Waïcurischen” (Guaicura) language, followed by the Lord's Prayer and the Twelve Articles of Faith in Guaicura with both word-for-word German interlinear translation and idiomatic German versions. Concludes with sample verb conjugations.
First published, Mannheim, 1772. Authorship according to various sources, including Sabin, Holzmann & Bohatta, and Streit. Incorrectly considered by some sources (Medina, Palau) to be a translation of: Noticia de la California, y de su conquista temporal, y espiritual hasta el tiempo presente. Miguel Venegas. Madrid, 1757.
Digital facsimile copy of book available.
Languages: Guaicura
Genre: Catechisms and Creeds / Grammar / Vocabulary
Region: North America
