Isbn: 9781331894209 - a dictionary of the language of mota (classic reprint): sugarloaf island, banks' islands: sugarloaf island, banks' islands (classic reprint) (4 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 is an indispensable reference, giving readers an in-depth understanding of the Mota language spoken by approximately 800 people on Sugarloaf Island in the Banks group of Vanuatu. This language is widely used as a common medium of inter-tribal communication in the Melanesian Mission. This detailed dictionary is historically grounded, with illustrative examples taken from cognate tongues across the region, to showcase the language's fascinating relationship with other Oceanic languages. The author's meticulous scholarship makes this dictionary an essential tool for linguists, greatly enhancing our understanding of the linguistic diversity of the Pacific region. 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.…

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 346 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.72 inches. This item is printed on demand.