Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon, or, Trade Language of Oregon

"Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon, or, Trade Language of Oregon" by George Gibbs is an informative text that explains the Chinook Jargon language, which was a mix of languages used by different groups of people in the Pacific Northwest. This trade language included words from Indigenous tribes along with English, French, and other languages. The author talks about how the language developed and its importance for people to communicate and trade with each other. He explains where some past linguists have been inaccurate and how important it is to accurately represent the language, and he talks about the different tribes and contributions from different languages.