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Some Account of the Tahkaht Language, as Spoken by Several Tribes of the Western Coast of Vancouver Island
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Language Name
Nuu-chah-nulth.
Alternate Language Names
Nootka, t'aat'aaqsapa, tahkaht, Westcoast.
Region
British Columbia, Canada.
Who
C Knipe.
Others Involved
There is no information included in this resource about others involved.
Publishing Information
Published 1868, Hatchard and Co., London.
This dictionary contains offensive and problematic language and depiction of the Nuu-chah-nulth people throughout the Introduction and Grammar.
How People are Cited
This dictionary does not cite any speakers or contributors.
How Information is Cited
This dictionary does not cite the source of any of its information.
Where is Information Coming from
This dictionary does not indicate where information is coming from or what sources were used.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a digital book (PDF), scanned from a CIHM microfiche of the original publication held by the National Library of Canada.
Access
This dictionary is open access through the Canadiana website.
Included Languages and Directionality
Nuu-chah-nulth to English in Part 1, and English to Nuu-Chah-Nulth in Part 2.
Dialects Included
No dialect is specified for this dictionary.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, multi-directional word list introduced by a brief history and grammar, both of which contain problematic and offensive terminology and depiction.
The Grammar includes information on word formation, roots, terminations, reduplications, comparison, verbs, and imperatives.
How are Entries Organised
Entries are organized alphabetically by Nuu-chah-nulth in Part 1 and alphabetically by English in Part 2.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
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| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ❌ | |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
Other Notes
This dictionary is a scan of typed pages, which can be difficult to read at times.
This dictionary contains offensive and problematic language and depiction of the Nuu-chah-nulth people throughout the Introduction and Grammar.
External Links
Reference on WorldCat: https://www.worldcat.org/title/228718516
Open Access on Canadiana: https://www.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.15389/5