"On the Evolution of Language" by John Wesley Powell is a study from the 1800's that looks closely at how language grows and becomes more intricate, using Indian languages as examples. Powell analyzes how different parts of grammar work and change over time, like how words join together or how the sound of a word can change its meaning. He writes about how nouns, verbs, and other parts of speech work together to form sentences. Through his analysis, Powell suggests that Indian languages are structured in a less specialized way compared to other languages that have grown more over time. This publication compares the grammar of Indian languages with other languages, revealing how languages change and have unique characteristics as they grow.
On the Evolution of Language First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1879-80, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1881, pages 1-16
By John Wesley Powell
Discover how the intricate structures of Indian languages reveal the story of language development, showing unexpected connections and unique paths in the evolution of human communication.
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About the AuthorJohn Wesley Powell was an American geologist, U.S. Army soldier, explorer of the American West, professor at Illinois Wesleyan University, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for his 1869 geographic expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers, including the first official U.S. government-sponsored passage through the Grand Canyon.
John Wesley Powell was an American geologist, U.S. Army soldier, explorer of the American West, professor at Illinois Wesleyan University, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for his 1869 geographic expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers, including the first official U.S. government-sponsored passage through the Grand Canyon.
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