Black Talk

'Black Talk: Being Notes on Negro Dialect in British Guiana, With (inevitably) a Chapter on the Vernacular of Barbados' is a fascinating study by J Graham Cruickshank, originally published in 1916. This book delves into the nuances of Negro dialect in British Guiana and provides valuable insights into the vernacular of Barbados. Cruickshank’s work offers a unique historical perspective on the linguistic characteristics and cultural expressions of these Caribbean communities.The book is essential reading for linguists, sociologists, and historians interested in the evolution and significance of Caribbean dialects. Cruickshank’s detailed observations and analyses contribute to a deeper understanding of the region’s linguistic heritage, making 'Black Talk' a valuable resource for researchers and anyone passionate about language and culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.