Laurent, Joseph [Sozap Lolo Kizitogw], Abenakis Chief (1839-1917)
New Familiar Abenakis and English Dialogues; the First Ever Published on the Grammatical System
St. Francis Quebec, printed by Leger Brousseau, 1884. Hardcover. pp. 230. 12mo. Late 20th century red cloth binding, gilt lettering to spine reads "Dictionnaire Abenakis". Minor shelfwear, contents show a few fingerprints, age-toned but unmarked; very good. "the first vocabulary ever published in the Abenakis language, comprising The Abenakis alphabet, the Key to the pronunciation, and many grammatical explanations, also synoptical illustrations showing the numerous modifications of the Abenakis verb, &c. to which is added the Etymology of Indian names of certain localities, rivers, lakes, &c. &c. Original Edition". A nice copy of a rare book written by an Abenaki Chief. OCLC 753749184. .
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