Language Of The Aborigines Of The Colony Of Victoria And Other Australian Districts (1859)

""Language of the Aborigines of the Colony of Victoria and Other Australian Districts"" is a book written by Daniel Bunce in 1859. The book is a comprehensive study of the language spoken by the indigenous people of Victoria and other parts of Australia during the colonial period. Bunce, who was a missionary and linguist, spent several years living among the aboriginal people and studying their language.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a brief history of the aboriginal people of Victoria and their language. It also includes a detailed analysis of the phonetics, grammar, and syntax of the language. Bunce provides examples of common words and phrases in the language, along with their English translations.The second part of the book focuses on the language of the aboriginal people in other parts of Australia. Bunce provides a comparative analysis of the different dialects spoken in different regions, highlighting the similarities and differences between them. He also discusses the impact of European colonization on the language and culture of the aboriginal people.Overall, ""Language of the Aborigines of the Colony of Victoria and Other Australian Districts"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the language and culture of the aboriginal people during the colonial period. It is a must-read for anyone interested in linguistics, anthropology, or Australian history.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.