Sinopsis :

This book explains the history of language encounters in French Colonial Mississippi. The book "Language Encounters on the French Colonial Mississippi" by Linda Carol Jones explores the complex interactions between French settlers and Native American populations in the Mississippi River Valley during the 16th to 19th centuries. The book highlights how communication took place despite significant language barriers, using both non-verbal (such as signs, gestures, and rituals) and verbal means, often facilitated by interpreters. It examines how misunderstandings, cultural exchanges, and the evolution of language influenced the relationship between the French colonists and the Native nations. The work also delves into the long-lasting impacts of these encounters on language and cultural integration, and how Native communities adapted linguistically and culturally to survive under colonial pressures. The final parts of the book reflect on the aftermath of French and Spanish colonialism and the ongoing effects of these linguistic encounters.

Deskripsi Buku :

author                               : Linda Carol Jones

Publication Date               : 2024

Publisher                          : University of Arkansas