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Grammar and dictionary of the language of the Hidatsa (Minnetarees, Grosventres of the Missouri) with an introductory sketch of the tribe.
New York: Cramoisy Press, 1873-1874
Physical Description: xxv, [2], 28-148, [5], 150-168 p. ; 27 cm.
Call number: D873/ M442g/ 1-SIZE
Accession number: 35339
Notes: An introduction with historical, cultural and general linguistic remarks (p. [v]-xxv) is followed by a “Hidatsa Grammar” (p. [27]-59); a “Dictionary of the Hidatsa language” (p. [61]-143) in double columns, with English equivalents, definitions, and sometimes etymological or grammatical notes given after each Hidatsa word or phrase in list; and a list of local names (p. [144]-148). A separate list of kinship terms is included (p. xxiii-xxiv).
Shea’s American Linguistics, ser. 2, v.1-2. Edition of 100 copies. “Joel Munsell, Albany.” -- p. [iv]. Published in two parts, 1873-1874. JCB copy imperfect, wanting part 2, “Hidatsa (Minnetaree) English dictionary”.
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Languages: Hidatsa
Genre: Dictionary / Grammar
Region: North America
