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An Introduction To The Western Desert Language by Wilfrid Henry Douglas

By Wilfrid Henry Douglas

Hardcover • University of Sydney

Description

Based on dialect spoken at Warburton Ranges, W.A.; Descriptive statement and pedagogical grammar; Locations of speakers of dialects shown; Deals with pronunciation, grammar, examples of sentence construction given; Seven native texts and translations, including one sacred myth - Wati Kutjara; Comparison of several dialects in appendix - Warburton Ranges, Ooldea, Mount Margaret, Jigalong, Norseman, Fitzroy Crossing, Oodnadatta areas, including vocabularies.

Synopsis

Title: An Introduction To The Western Desert Language
Author/Publisher: Wilfrid Henry Douglas (University of Sydney)
Publication Year: 1964
Format: Hardcover

Published in 1964, "An Introduction To The Western Desert Language" by Wilfrid Henry Douglas stands as a foundational academic work dedicated to the study of an important Indigenous Australian language. This first edition, presented as a non-fiction study intended for adults, offers a comprehensive linguistic analysis.

The volume serves as both a descriptive statement and a pedagogical grammar, meticulously detailing the dialect spoken primarily in the Warburton Ranges of Western Australia. Douglas systematically addresses pronunciation, grammatical structures, and provides practical examples of sentence construction, making it an essential resource for understanding this complex language.

  • Geography of Dialects: The book includes detailed information on the geographical distribution of speakers, illustrating the various dialect locations across the Western Desert region of Australia.
  • Linguistic Foundations: At its core, this volume provides a robust pedagogical grammar, meticulously addressing pronunciation, grammatical structures, and practical examples of sentence construction to aid learners and researchers.
  • Indigenous Texts and Mythology: A significant feature is the inclusion of seven native texts with English translations, notably featuring the sacred myth of Wati Kutjara, offering invaluable insights into Indigenous narrative traditions.
  • Dialectal Comparisons: An appendix offers a comparative analysis of several distinct dialects, including those from Warburton Ranges, Ooldea, Mount Margaret, Jigalong, and Norseman, highlighting regional linguistic variations.

As a seminal first edition in the field of Australian Indigenous linguistics, this work remains an indispensable resource for scholars, linguists, and anyone with a profound interest in the rich cultural heritage and languages of Australia's First Peoples.

Condition

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Specifications

Format Hardcover
Condition Acceptable
Publisher University of Sydney
Signed No
Edition 1st Edition
Vintage No
Language English
Ex Libris No
Inscribed No
Book Title An Introduction To The Western Desert Language
Personalised No
Year Printed 1964
Custom Bundle No
Narrative Type Non-Fiction
Intended Audience Adults
Original/Facsimile Original

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