Sketch of Grammar of the Chippeway Languages To Which is Added a Vocabulary of some of the Most Common Words

"Sketch of Grammar of the Chippeway Languages" by John Summerfield is an early 19th-century linguistic study that systematically explains the grammar and vocabulary of the Chippeway language. Starting with an introduction where the himilty acknowledges that the grammar is imperfect, the document tries to formalize the rules of the language. From syllable sounds to accents, the work showcases the many complexities of speech, as it lists out nouns, verbs and grammatical structures. The text is a helpful resource for trying to understand the building elements of the Chippeway language.