Gurre Kamilaroi, or, Kamilaroi Sayings (1856)

By William Ridley

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Discover a 19th-century effort to bridge cultures by learning a unique language while hearing the stories of the Christian faith.

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Language & Communication Literature

Released

2005-10-07

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Summary

Gurre Kamilaroi, by William Ridley, is a mid-19th century book that explores the Kamilaroi language, spoken by Indigenous Australians near the Namoi River, with the aim of sharing Christian beliefs; it presents Kamilaroi vocabulary, pronunciation, and basic phrases, alongside Christian stories like the creation and the miracles of Immanuel, all while supporting education for Aboriginal people in both their native tongue and the Christian religion.