Lot 024: An Introduction To The Western Desert Language by Wilfrid Henry Douglas

Estimate: $75 - $150 AUD. Starting bid: $59 AUD.

An Introduction To The Western Desert Language by Wilfrid Henry Douglas — Lot 024, photograph 1 An Introduction To The Western Desert Language by Wilfrid Henry Douglas — Lot 024, photograph 2 An Introduction To The Western Desert Language by Wilfrid Henry Douglas — Lot 024, photograph 3 An Introduction To The Western Desert Language by Wilfrid Henry Douglas — Lot 024, photograph 4 An Introduction To The Western Desert Language by Wilfrid Henry Douglas — Lot 024, photograph 5 An Introduction To The Western Desert Language by Wilfrid Henry Douglas — Lot 024, photograph 6

Description

Based on dialect spoken at Warburton Ranges, W.A.; Descriptive statement and pedagogical grammar; Locations of speakers of dialects shown; Deals with pronunciation, grammar, examples of sentence construction given; Seven native texts and translations, including one sacred myth - Wati Kutjara; Comparison of several dialects in appendix - Warburton Ranges, Ooldea, Mount Margaret, Jigalong, Norseman, Fitzroy Crossing, Oodnadatta areas, including vocabularies. Item Specifics Format: Hardcover Condition: Acceptable Publisher: University of Sydney Signed: No Edition: 1st Edition Vintage: No Language: English Ex Libris: No Inscribed: No Book Title: An Introduction To The Western Desert Language Personalised: No Year Printed: 1964 Custom Bundle: No Narrative Type: Non-Fiction Intended Audience: Adults Original/Facsimile: Original

Condition Report

Sold as described — refer to photographs.

Specifications

CategoryBooks
Lot ReferenceLOT-024
Estimate (AUD)$75 - $150
Buyer's Premium20%

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