Grammar And Vocabulary Of Language Spoken By Motu Tribe, New Guinea (1885)

Grammar And Vocabulary Of Language Spoken By Motu Tribe, New Guinea (1885) is a linguistic study of the language spoken by the Motu tribe in New Guinea. The author, William George Lawes, was a missionary who spent many years living among the Motu people and studying their language. The book contains a detailed description of the grammar and vocabulary of the Motu language, including its phonology, morphology, and syntax. It also includes examples of Motu texts and conversations, as well as a brief history of the tribe and their culture. This book is a valuable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the study of indigenous languages and cultures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.