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The Cherokee syllabary : writing the people's perseverance / Ellen Cushman.
| Author/creator | Cushman, Ellen, 1967- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, ©2011. |
| Description | xvii, 238 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | American Indian Literature and Critical Studies series ; v. 56 American Indian literature and critical studies series v. 56. ^A298087 |
| Contents | Introduction: Peoplehood, tools, and perseverance -- Sequoyah and the politics of language -- The syllabary as writing system -- The syllabary's design -- The syllabary from script to print -- Elias Boudinot and the Cherokee Phoenix -- The breadth of the Cherokee writing system, 1840-1920 -- Perseverance and calculated inconspicuousness, 1920-1980 -- Peoplehood and perseverance : the Cherokee language, 1980-2010. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011018380 |
| ISBN | 9780806142203 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0806142200 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Stacks | PM781 .C87 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |