| Author |
Mathews, R. H. (Robert Hamilton), 1841-1918 |
| Title |
The Wiradyuri and Other Languages of New South Wales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Summary |
"The Wiradyuri and Other Languages of New South Wales" by R. H. Mathews is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This book serves as a comprehensive study of the Wiradyuri language and additional nearby languages, focusing on their grammatical structures, vocabularies, and social contexts within various tribes of New South Wales. The work showcases Mathews's efforts to document and preserve the linguistic heritage of Aboriginal communities, offering valuable insights into their languages. The content of the book is organized into several sections that cover details of the Wiradyuri language, including its orthography, grammatical rules, and vocabulary. Mathews also provides information on the Burreba-burreba and Ngunawal languages, exploring their similarities and differences compared to Wiradyuri. Additionally, the text examines cultural aspects, such as initiation ceremonies and marriage laws among the tribes. The book is well-researched, featuring first-hand accounts gathered by Mathews from native speakers, thus preserving a significant part of Australia's linguistic and cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
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| Subject |
Australia -- Languages
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| Subject |
Wiradjuri language
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18978 |
| Release Date |
Aug 3, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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