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LoC No.: 14004882

Title: The composition of Indian geographical names, illustrated from the Algonkin languages

Note: Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Thierry Alberto, Henry Craig, Linda Cantoni,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Canadian Institute for
Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org).)

Summary: "The Composition of Indian Geographical Names, Illustrated from the Algonkin Languages" by J. Hammond Trumbull is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the structure and meaning of various geographical names rooted in the Algonkin languages, particularly those related to the geography of New England and other areas influenced by Native American culture. It illustrates how names reflect significant aspects of the landscape and cultural memory, emphasizing their descriptive nature rather than serving as arbitrary labels. The opening of the book establishes a foundation for understanding the significance of proper names in Native American languages, as opposed to how names have become disconnected from their meanings in the English language over time. Trumbull argues that every Indian geographical name conveys meaning related to topography, history, or natural features, suggesting a level of cultural specificity that is often lost in modern adaptations. He categorizes names based on their structural elements, presenting examples from various Algonkin dialects and highlighting the systematic nature of nomenclature among Indigenous peoples. This initial segment sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the links between language, identity, and place within Native American cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Trumbull, J. Hammond (James Hammond), 1821-1897

EBook No.: 18279

Published: Apr 28, 2006

Downloads: 162

Language: English

Subject: Names, Indian -- North America

Subject: Names, Geographical -- New England

Subject: Algonquian Indians -- Names

LoCC: United States local history: New England

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 14004882

Title: The composition of Indian geographical names, illustrated from the Algonkin languages

Note: Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Thierry Alberto, Henry Craig, Linda Cantoni,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Canadian Institute for
Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org).)

Summary: "The Composition of Indian Geographical Names, Illustrated from the Algonkin Languages" by J. Hammond Trumbull is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the structure and meaning of various geographical names rooted in the Algonkin languages, particularly those related to the geography of New England and other areas influenced by Native American culture. It illustrates how names reflect significant aspects of the landscape and cultural memory, emphasizing their descriptive nature rather than serving as arbitrary labels. The opening of the book establishes a foundation for understanding the significance of proper names in Native American languages, as opposed to how names have become disconnected from their meanings in the English language over time. Trumbull argues that every Indian geographical name conveys meaning related to topography, history, or natural features, suggesting a level of cultural specificity that is often lost in modern adaptations. He categorizes names based on their structural elements, presenting examples from various Algonkin dialects and highlighting the systematic nature of nomenclature among Indigenous peoples. This initial segment sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the links between language, identity, and place within Native American cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Trumbull, J. Hammond (James Hammond), 1821-1897

EBook No.: 18279

Published: Apr 28, 2006

Downloads: 162

Language: English

Subject: Names, Indian -- North America

Subject: Names, Geographical -- New England

Subject: Algonquian Indians -- Names

LoCC: United States local history: New England

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.