9780243992478 - Contribution à l'Étude des Langues Colorado Et Cayapa (République de l'Équateur) (Classic Reprint) de Beuchat, Henri (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into linguistic analysis of two relatively unknown languages native to Ecuador: Colorado and Cayapa. While the Colorado language has been previously studied, the book presents new, more accurate information thanks to the author's contact with a fluent speaker. The author also conducted extensive research on Cayapa, an equally little-known language. This linguistic study is framed within the broader context of the indigenous cultures of Ecuador, and the Colorado and Cayapa languages in particular. The book also includes a comparison of these languages with other South American languages, such as Quechua and Spanish. The author provides insights into the grammatical structure, vocabulary, and pronunciation of both languages. Additionally, the book explores the historical evolution of these languages, their relationship to other indigenous languages, and their current status and usage. The detailed exploration of the Colorado and Cayapa languages makes this book a valuable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the rich diversity of indigenous languages in South America. This book contributes to our understanding of the cultural history of Ecuador and highlights the urgent need to preserve these endangered languages. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.