A Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon, or Trade Language of Oregon (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the Chinook Jargon in its practical, historical form. This edition presents a dictionary and notes on the trade language used around Oregon, with English and French words shown alongside Jargon forms. It helps readers understand how the jargon worked in daily barter and communication between diverse groups.

The text explains how the Jargon blends elements from related languages, and how the phonetic spelling aims to reflect common English pronunciation. It also situates the vocabulary within its regional dialects and the broader linguistic landscape of the Pacific Northwest. Readers will find practical examples, historical context, and guidance on pronunciation and derivation that illuminate early contact-era communication.

• A vocabulary of Chinook Jargon items, including everyday terms for people, objects, and actions.


• Notes on language origins, dialects, and how words were borrowed or adapted.


• Discussion of orthography and how the Jargon was written for practical use.


• References to other historical works and sources for further study.

Ideal for readers of linguistic history, Pacific Northwest culture, and collectors of historical dictionaries seeking a window into a key trade language of Oregon.

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