Documentation:RelLex/A Practical Heiltsuk-English Dictionary with a Grammatical Introduction
A Practical Heiltsuk-English Dictionary with a Grammatical Introduction
| Relational Lexicography Knowledgebase | |
|---|---|
| |
| About RelLex | |
| An index of under-resourced North American language references, including print and digital dictionaries. | |
| Browse by | |
| About the Knowledgebase | |
| Find our filterable Knowledgebase of dictionaries and lexicography technology at https://knowledgebase.arts.ubc.ca/. | |
Language Name
Heiltsuk.
Alternate Language Names
Híɫzaqv(ḷa), Haíɫzaqv(ḷa).
Region
British Columbia, Canada.
Who
John C. Rath (author).
Others Involved
Speakers: Eli Wallace; Evelyn Windsor; Lillian Gladstone; Clarence Martin; George Housty; Angus Campbell; William Freeman; Willie Gladstone; Willie Brown; Beatrice Brown; Hannah Hall; Henry Hall, Robert Hall; John and Mable Humchitt; Edwin Hunt; Maggie Windsor; Marshall Windsor.
Norma Brown (typist); Jennifer Carpenter (administrator and community editor); Dr. Neville J. Lincoln (peer editor); Ian A. Timmers (peer editor).
Publishing Information
Published 1981, National Museums of Canada, Ottawa.
Published in two volumes. The dictionary is published in part two.
How People are Cited
Speakers and other contributors are listed in the Preface of the dictionary.
How Information is Cited
Information is cited in the Preface of the dictionary.
Where is Information Coming from
Information in this dictionary is based on speakers' knowledge and contribution.
The vocabulary of Franz Boas' publication, Bella Bella Texts (1923), was used by the dictionary's compiler.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a digital book (PDF) created by scanning typewritten text and as a physical book.
Access
The physical and digital book are both accessible through libraries.
The digital book is available to purchase through University of Ottawa Press for $7.99 CAD, as of 2023.
Included Languages and Directionality
Heiltsuk to English.
Dialects Included
No dialect is specified for this dictionary.
Type of Dictionary
This a bilingual, mono-directional word list introduced by a thorough grammar including a phonetic guide, word structure, sentence structure, and grammatical paradigms.
How are Entries Organised
The entries are organized alphabetically by Heiltsuk. The alphabetical order of Heiltsuk used in this dictionary is explained on page 145, in the Introduction. Most entries include only the Heiltsuk word, and an English translation. Some entries include additional information.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ✅ | The introduction to the Dictionary section explains the layout of the entries |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ❌ | |
| Speakers marked | ✅ | Cited in the Preface |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
External Links
WorldCat: https://www.worldcat.org/title/9066621
Purchase the PDF from the University of Ottawa Press: https://press.uottawa.ca/en/9781772822366/practical-heiltsuk-english-dictionary-with-a-grammatical-introduction-volume-1/