Making Wawa
George Lang
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Making Wawa
by George Lang
Published
2008
Publisher
UBC Press
Pages
198
ISBN-13
9780774815260
ISBN-10
0774815264
Description
"A two-edged sword of reconciliation and betrayal, Chinook Jargon (aka Wawa) arose at the interface of "Indian" and "White" societies in the Pacific Northwest. Wawa's sources lie first in the language of the Chinookans who lived along the lower Columbia River, but also with the Nootkans of the outer coast of Vancouver Island. With the arrival of the fur trade, the French of the engagés or voyageurs provided additional vocabulary and a set of viable cultural practices, a key element of which was marital bonding with Indian and métisse women. These women and their children were the first fluent speakers of Wawa. After several decades of contact, ensuing epidemics brought demographic collapse to the Chinookans. Within another decade the region was radically transformed by the Oregon Trail. Wawa had acquired its present shape, but lost its homeland. It became a diaspora language in which many communities seek some trace of their past. A previously unpublished glossary of Wawa circa 1825 is included as an appendix to this volume."--pub. desc.
Subjects
A dictionary of the Chinook jargon
British Columbia and Vancouver's Island
Hymns in the Chinook jargon language
The Canoe and the Saddle
Dictionary of the Chinook jargon, or Indian trade language of the North Pacific coast.
The Chinook jargon and how to use it
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Making Wawa?
This edition of Making Wawa has approximately 198 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Making Wawa?
For most readers, Making Wawa typically takes between 4h 8m and 2h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 49,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 49,500 words
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What is the word count of Making Wawa?
The estimated word count for Making Wawa is approximately 49,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Making Wawa?
Making Wawa was written by George Lang.
When was Making Wawa published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.