A Study of the Languages of Torres Straits, with Vocabularies and Grammatical Notes
Author | : Sidney Herbert Ray |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 1893 |
ISBN-10 | : HARVARD:TZ1L9D |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Study of the Languages of Torres Straits, with Vocabularies and Grammatical Notes by : Sidney Herbert Ray
Download or read book A Study of the Languages of Torres Straits, with Vocabularies and Grammatical Notes written by Sidney Herbert Ray and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comparison to show relations between Papuans and Australians; Miriam, Saibai, Daudai; divisions of Saibai = Kauralaig (Prince of Wales and Moa), Gumulaig (Badu and Mabuiag), Sabailaig (Saibai, Dauan and Boigu) and Kulkalaig (Nagir, Tud, Masig); Mirriam = Murray Island (Mer, Waier and Dauan), Erub and Ugar; comparative vocabulary of English, Miriam and Daudai; sketch of Miriam grammar, lengthy vocabulary, texts with translations.