Chinook

Chinook: An Illustrative Sketch (1910) is a book written by Franz Boas, a renowned anthropologist and linguist. The book is a comprehensive study of the Chinook language, which was spoken by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America. Boas provides a detailed analysis of the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of the Chinook language, as well as its historical and cultural context. He also includes numerous examples of Chinook phrases and sentences, along with their English translations. In addition to its linguistic focus, the book also delves into the cultural practices and traditions of the Chinook people, such as their fishing techniques, social organization, and religious beliefs. Boas draws on his extensive fieldwork and firsthand experiences with Chinook communities to provide a nuanced and insightful portrait of their way of life. Overall, Chinook: An Illustrative Sketch is a valuable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the history and culture of Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.