Horatio Hale Livres

This detailed report by pioneering ethnographer Franz Boas documents the customs, languages, and daily life of several indigenous tribes of Canada's Pacific Northwest region. Filled with illustrations, maps, and firsthand accounts, this volume remains a vital resource for scholars of Native American culture.

The most significant treatment of the language(s) spoken by the Siouan tribes of Virginia is the 1883 article "The Tutelo Tribe and Language" by Horatio Hale. Hale includes a substantial 279 word vocabulary, as well as numerous grammatical tables with explanations, mostly gathered from an elderly Tutelo called Nikonha. This edition includes all the Tutelo grammatical material printed by Hale, and organizes the vocabulary into bidirectional English-Tutelo and a new Tutelo-English section.

First published in 1890, Oregon Trade Language is a landmark study of the Chinook Jargon, the lingua franca used by the indigenous peoples and early European traders and settlers of the Pacific Northwest. Drawing on firsthand accounts and extensive research, Horatio Hale offers a comprehensive analysis of the language's structure, vocabulary and usage, shedding light on the complex intercultural relationships that helped shape the region's history.

In this fascinating and wide-ranging address, the world-renowned linguist and anthropologist Horatio Hale explores the origins of language and the deep roots of human communication. Drawing on a vast array of evidence from biology, archaeology, and linguistics, Hale presents a compelling case for a nuanced understanding of language as both a cultural and a biological phenomenon.

Focusing on the unique Chinook Jargon, this manual serves as a comprehensive guide to the Oregon Trade Language, reflecting its historical significance and cultural context. The 1890 edition is preserved in high-quality reprint, making it a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the linguistic heritage of the Pacific Northwest. The work highlights the importance of this trade language in facilitating communication among diverse groups in the region.