Leer Illustration of the Method of Recording Indian Languages: From the First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology, Smithsonian Institution online gratis (en inglés)

"Illustration of the Method of Recording Indian Languages" by James Owen Dorsey et al. is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This book discusses the methods and practices surrounding the documentation and recording of various Native American languages, particularly focusing on the Omaha and Dakota languages. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the linguistic features and cultural narratives embedded within these languages. The book contains a collection of myths, fables, and descriptive accounts in the original languages accompanied by translations and analyses. Notably, it includes an Omaha myth titled "How the Rabbit Caught the Sun in a Trap," illustrating the Rabbit's adventures and his encounters with the Sun, which conveys themes of power, fear, and cunning. Additionally, it features a Dakota fable named "A Dog’s Revenge," which explores themes of betrayal and collective action among animals. Through detailed notes and explanations, the au

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special characters:
[n] = raised (superscript) "n"
[t] = turned (inverted) "t"
[k] = turned "k"
[K] = turned "K"
[T] = turned "T"
[k=] = "k" with inferior macron
[k.] = "k" with inferior dot
[=x] = any letter "x" with superior macron
[)x] = any letter "x" with superior breve
[/x] = any letter "x" with acute accent
[.x] = any letter "x" with superior dot
[/c.] = "c" with acute accent and inferior dot
[ng] = lower-case "eng" character
[x] = Greek letter chi
['] = single (curly) closing quote

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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION--BUREAU OF ETHNOLOGY.

J.W. POWELL, DIRECTOR.

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ILLUSTRATION OF THE METHOD

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