Arapaho Dialects

by Alfred Louis Kroeber

Arapaho Dialects is a book written by A. L. Kroeber, a renowned American anthropologist and linguist. The book is a comprehensive study of the Arapaho language, which is spoken by the Arapaho people, a Native American tribe that resides in the Great Plains region of the United States. The book begins with an introduction to the Arapaho people, their culture, and their history. It then delves into the linguistics of the Arapaho language, providing detailed information on its phonology, morphology, and syntax. The author also examines the various dialects of the Arapaho language, which are spoken by different groups of Arapaho people. Throughout the book, Kroeber provides numerous examples of Arapaho words and phrases, along with their English translations. He also includes a comprehensive Arapaho-English glossary at the end of the book, making it a valuable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the Arapaho language and culture. Overall, Arapaho Dialects is a seminal work in the field of linguistics and Native American studies. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the Arapaho language, shedding light on the unique linguistic and cultural heritage of the Arapaho people.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.

72 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2004

About the author

Alfred Louis Kroeber was an American cultural anthropologist. He received his Ph.D. under Franz Boas at Columbia University in 1901, the first doctorate in anthropology awarded by Columbia. He was also the first professor appointed to the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley. He played an integral role in the early days of its Museum of Anthropology, where he served as Director from 1909 through 1947. Kroeber provided detailed information about Ishi, the last surviving member of the Yahi people, whom he studied over a period of years. He was the father of the acclaimed novelist, poet, and writer of short stories Ursula K. Le Guin.