George Gibbs
George Gibbs (1815–1873) was an American ethnologist, naturalist and geologist who contributed to the study of the languages of indigenous peoples in Washington Territory. Known for his expertise in Native American customs and languages, Gibbs participated in numerous treaty negotiations between the U.S. government and the native tribes.
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Alphabetical Vocabularies of the Clallum and Lummi
Venture into the world of distinct tribal languages, where every nasal sound and vowel pronunciation tells a story of culture, geography, and history in the Pacific Northwest.
By George Gibbs
Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon, or, Trade Language of Oregon
Discover how a unique language was created from many to help people understand each other and conduct business in the Pacific Northwest.
By George Gibbs