Excerpt from The Language of the Salinan Indians
Dr. A. L. Kroeber visited the region in 1902, and formulated his ideas concerning the language in a paper.6 Both this and his manu script notes have been studied. The phonetic data of Dr. Waterman have also been studied and the chief results noted.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book crafts a perspective on the unique language of the Salinan peoples, an indigenous community inhabiting the regions surrounding the San Antonio and San Miguel missions in California. This captivating study explores the grammar, vocabulary, and linguistic complexities of the Salinan language, fueled by the author's first-hand research conducted over a century ago. The book delves into the distinctive phonetic system of the Salinan language, characterized by its harsh acoustic effect and the frequent use of glottal stops and surd stops with glottalization. It examines the language's eight fundamental vowels and the various consonantal sounds, providing a nuanced understanding of its intricate sound system. Beyond phonetics, the book delves into the morphological structure of the Salinan language, focusing on the formation of nouns and verbs. It explores the various types of plural formation, highlighting the use of suffixes and infixes to convey plurality and other grammatical concepts. Additionally, the book analyzes the nominal prefixes found in certain nouns, shedding light on their possible abstract possessive function. The author's meticulous research and comprehensive analysis make this book an invaluable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and anyone fascinated by the rich diversity of human languages. Through a detailed examination of the Salinan language, the book offers profound insights into the intricacies of linguistic structure and the cultural heritage of the Salinan people. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333896645_0
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