Abenaki Dictionary
Abenaki Dictionary by Bowman Books is a comprehensive resource published by Lulu Press, Incorporated on January 11, 2019. This edition features 392 pages and is presented in English. The dictionary encompasses over twenty thousand words, making it the largest compilation of the Abenaki language to date. Once spoken by Native American peoples across New England, Abenaki is now only utilized by a small number of speakers. This dictionary aims to support ongoing revitalization efforts for the Abenaki language in regions such as Vermont, Quebec, New York, and New Hampshire.
Readers will find a wealth of information, including hundreds of New England place names derived from Abenaki and related languages. The dictionary serves as a vital tool for those interested in education and language preservation. By providing this extensive vocabulary, the Abenaki Dictionary contributes to the cultural heritage and revitalization initiatives for the Abenaki community. All proceeds from the book are directed towards these important language revitalization efforts.
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The Abenaki dictionary contains over twenty thousand words, making it the largest dictionary of the language ever created by three fold. Abenaki (also known as Abenaki/Penobscot and Western Abenaki) was once spoken by Native American peoples throughout New England, however it is now only spoken by a handful of people. This dictionary has been greatly needed and is meant to help in ongoing revitalization efforts among the modern day Abenaki in Vermont, Quebec, New York, New Hampshire and beyond. Also included are hundreds of New England place names that originate in the Abenaki and related languages of the region. All proceeds go towards language revitalization efforts.
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