James Evans: Inventor Of The Syllabic System Of The Cree Language (1890)

by John Maclean

Book Overview

""James Evans: Inventor Of The Syllabic System Of The Cree Language (1890)"" is a biographical work written by John McLean. The book tells the story of James Evans, a Methodist missionary who lived in Canada during the 19th century. Evans is known for developing the syllabic system of writing for the Cree language, which allowed the Indigenous people of Canada to read and write in their own language for the first time. The book explores Evans' life...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163939404
• ISBN13: 9781163939406
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"