A Study of the Languages of Torres Straits, with Vocabularies and Grammatical Notes
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| Author | : Sidney Herbert Ray |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 166 |
| Release | : 1893 |
| ISBN-10 | : HARVARD:TZ1L9D |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (9D Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Study of the Languages of Torres Straits, with Vocabularies and Grammatical Notes by : Sidney Herbert Ray
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.
