An Australian Language as Spoken by the Awabakal, the People of Awaba, or Lake Macquarie, Near Newcastle, New South Wales (1892)

Lancelot Edward Threlkeld

An Australian Language as Spoken by the Awabakal, the People of Awaba, or Lake Macquarie, Near Newcastle, New South Wales (1892)
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 August 2008
Pages
468
ISBN
9781437004519

An Australian Language as Spoken by the Awabakal, the People of Awaba, or Lake Macquarie, Near Newcastle, New South Wales (1892)

Lancelot Edward Threlkeld

""An Australian Language As Spoken By The Awabakal, The People Of Awaba, Or Lake Macquarie, Near Newcastle, New South Wales"" is a book written by Lancelot Edward Threlkeld in 1892. The book is a comprehensive study of the Awabakal language, which is an indigenous language spoken by the people of Awaba or Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia. Threlkeld, who was a missionary and linguist, spent many years living among the Awabakal people, studying their language and culture. The book includes a detailed description of the grammar and vocabulary of the Awabakal language, as well as examples of its use in conversation and storytelling. It also provides insights into the culture and way of life of the Awabakal people, including their beliefs, customs, and traditions. Overall, ""An Australian Language As Spoken By The Awabakal, The People Of Awaba, Or Lake Macquarie, Near Newcastle, New South Wales"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples of Australia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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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