A Dictionary of the Biloxi and Ofo Languages: Accompanied with Thirty-One Biloxi Texts and Numerous Biloxi Phrases (1912)

James Owen Dorsey,John Reed Swanton

A Dictionary of the Biloxi and Ofo Languages: Accompanied with Thirty-One Biloxi Texts and Numerous Biloxi Phrases (1912)
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 August 2008
Pages
348
ISBN
9781436976749

A Dictionary of the Biloxi and Ofo Languages: Accompanied with Thirty-One Biloxi Texts and Numerous Biloxi Phrases (1912)

James Owen Dorsey,John Reed Swanton

""A Dictionary Of The Biloxi And Ofo Languages"" is a comprehensive reference book that provides an in-depth analysis of two Native American languages spoken in the Southern United States. Written by James Owen Dorsey and published in 1912, the book includes extensive dictionaries of both the Biloxi and Ofo languages, as well as thirty-one Biloxi texts and numerous Biloxi phrases. The book is an important resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural heritage of the Biloxi and Ofo people. The dictionary entries are organized alphabetically and include detailed definitions, examples of usage, and information about the grammatical structure of the languages. The Biloxi texts are presented in their original form, accompanied by English translations, and provide a fascinating insight into the cultural traditions and beliefs of the Biloxi people. Overall, ""A Dictionary Of The Biloxi And Ofo Languages"" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to learn more about the indigenous languages and cultures of the Southern United States.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.

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