02077cam a22003013u 4500 18978 UtSlPG 20260610133437.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PL Mathews, R. H. (Robert Hamilton), 1841-1918 The Wiradyuri and Other Languages of New South Wales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-08-03 "The Wiradyuri and Other Languages of New South Wales" by R. H. Mathews is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This book serves as a comprehensive study of the Wiradyuri language and additional nearby languages, focusing on their grammatical structures, vocabularies, and social contexts within various tribes of New South Wales. The work showcases Mathews's efforts to document and preserve the linguistic heritage of Aboriginal communities, offering valuable insights into their languages. The content of the book is organized into several sections that cover details of the Wiradyuri language, including its orthography, grammatical rules, and vocabulary. Mathews also provides information on the Burreba-burreba and Ngunawal languages, exploring their similarities and differences compared to Wiradyuri. Additionally, the text examines cultural aspects, such as initiation ceremonies and marriage laws among the tribes. The book is well-researched, featuring first-hand accounts gathered by Mathews from native speakers, thus preserving a significant part of Australia's linguistic and cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Australia -- Languages Wiradjuri language https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18978 60364 60364