{"product_id":"new-familiar-abenakis-and-english-dialogues-the-first-vocabulary-ever-published-in-the-abenakis-language-hardcover","title":"New Familiar Abenakis and English Dialogues: The First Vocabulary Ever Published in the Abenakis Language - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAbenakis Chief Joseph Laurent\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The writer hopes that many of the white people will be glad to avail themselves of the advantage and facility thus afforded to them for becoming acquainted in some measure, and with very little trouble, with that truly \u003ci\u003eadmirable\u003c\/i\u003e language of those Aborigines called \u003ci\u003eAbenakis\u003c\/i\u003e, which, from the original word Wôocirc;banaki means; peasant or inhabitant from the East.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a time when the Abenaki had little to no written documentation of their language, Joseph Laurent, Chief of the Abenaki reserve of Odanak, came forth to produce a translational dictionary, that was both the \u003ci\u003efirst\u003c\/i\u003e of its kind and \u003ci\u003eone\u003c\/i\u003e of a kind. Unique in its approach to translation, \u003ci\u003eNew Familiar Abenakis and English Dialogues\u003c\/i\u003e, is a linguistical journey intertwined with Abenaki culture that offers a study of Indigenous names and naming conventions, the Abenaki alphabet and modifications of verbs, as well as an essential key to understanding the pronunciations of the words therein.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessionally typeset with a beautifully designed cover, this edition is a classic of Native and Indigenous literature reimagined for the modern reader.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a time when the Abenaki had little to no written documentation of their language, Joseph Laurent, Chief of the Abenaki reserve of Odanak, came forth to produce \u003ci\u003eNew Familiar Abenakis and English Dialogues\u003c\/i\u003e. Intended to aid the younger generation in learning English, as well as preserve the culture and language of their people, the dictionary is an extraordinary achievement in linguistic and language education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 186\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47372243665074,"sku":"9798888970805","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/514069a64d36826a2c974a0aad6a6b63_a0b65764-a0c0-43b5-9b32-7922d2113f37.webp?v=1777641092","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/new-familiar-abenakis-and-english-dialogues-the-first-vocabulary-ever-published-in-the-abenakis-language-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}