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Grammatical Sketch of the Heve Language Shea's Library of American Linguistics. Volume III.   By: (1810-1871)

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In Buckingham Smith's "Grammatical Sketch of the Heve Language," readers are provided with a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the Heve language. The author delves into the grammatical structure of the language, providing clear explanations and examples to aid in the understanding of its complexities.

Smith's attention to detail and thorough research is evident throughout the book. He covers various aspects of the language, including phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics, giving readers a well-rounded understanding of the Heve language.

One of the strengths of Smith's work is his ability to present technical linguistic information in a way that is accessible to readers of all levels. Whether you are a seasoned linguist or a newcomer to the field, you will find the book to be enlightening and informative.

Overall, "Grammatical Sketch of the Heve Language" is a valuable contribution to the field of linguistics. Smith's meticulous research and clear writing make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the study of languages.

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Transcriber's Note: The symbol "[=o]" is used to represent an "o" with macron.

SHEA'S

LIBRARY OF AMERICAN LINGUISTICS.

III.

GRAMMATICAL SKETCH

OF THE

HEVE LANGUAGE,

TRANSLATED FROM AN UNPUBLISHED SPANISH MANUSCRIPT,

BY

BUCKINGHAM SMITH.

1861.

NOTICES OF THE HEVE;

THE LANGUAGE SPOKEN BY THE EUDEVE, A PEOPLE OF THE DÓHME.[1]

BY BUCKINGHAM SMITH.

HISTORICAL.

This tongue was spoken in the middle of the last century over a region of country principally within Sonora, the northernmost of the seven Provinces then comprising the kingdom of New Galicia under the Viceroyalty of New Spain. The limit of Sonora on the east was continuous along the chain of mountains that divides it from Taraumara, from Sateche, the farthest of the Indian settlements in that district, southwardly eighty leagues to Bacoa Sati the first of its towns. On the west the Province was washed by the sea of Cortez from the mouth of the Hiaqui to the Tomosatzi, or Colorado, the waters of the Hiaqui forming its limit to the south; and on the north by a course from the Mission of Baseraca westwardly through the Presidio de Fronteras to that of Pitic (Terrenate), a distance of seventy leagues... Continue reading book >>




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