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A structured lexical compendium presenting alphabetized vocabularies for two Pacific Northwest indigenous languages, framed by a preface that outlines tribal locations, dialect relationships, and salient phonetic traits. The entries are organized by letter and cover kinship, numbers, natural world terms, tools, verbs, and everyday vocabulary, with pronunciation notes and variant forms. Supplementary sections list local place names, village sites, and names of regional leaders. The volume serves as a practical reference for language documentation and offers a compact linguistic and ethnographic snapshot of the communities represented.
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