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OverviewThe most complete and up-to-date dictionary of Lakota available, this new edition of Eugene Buechel's classic dictionary contains some 30,000 entries and will serve as an essential resource for all those interested in preserving, speaking, and writing the Lakota language today. This new edition has been reorganized to follow a standard dictionary format and if offers a range of useful features: both Lakota to English and English to Lakota sections; the grouping of principal parts of verbs; the translation of all examples of Lakota word usage; the syllabification of entry words, followed by pronunciation; and a lucid overview of Lakota grammar. The vitality of the Lakota language in the twenty-first century is celebrated in this monumental new edition that will be used by students and teachers alike. Eugene Buechel (1874-1954) spent much of his life working among the Lakotas and recording their words and stories. He is the author of Lakota Tales and Text. Paul Manhart is a pastoral assistant at Red Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. He is the author of Quest for the Pipe of the Sioux. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eugene Buechel , Paul ManhartPublisher: University of Nebraska Press Imprint: University of Nebraska Press Edition: New comprehensive ed Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 1.021kg ISBN: 9780803261990ISBN 10: 0803261993 Pages: 530 Publication Date: 01 December 2002 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Language: English & Lakota Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Guide to Pronunciation; Guide to the use of the Dictionary; Grammar Section; Classes and Paradigms of Verbs; Word Sources; Abbreviations; Lakota to English; English to Lakota; Appendix A: Bible History references; Appendix B: Teton Lakota Society; Appendix C: BibliographyReviewsAuthor InformationEugene Buechel (1874-1954) spent much of his life working among the Lakotas and recording their words and stories. He is the author of Lakota Tales and Text. Paul Manhart is a pastoral assistant at Red Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. He is the author of Quest for the Pipe of the Sioux. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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