Giryama Vocabulary and Collections (MS 20264a)
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Title:
Giryama Vocabulary and Collections (MS 20264a)
Series Title:
Taylor Papers
Creator:
Taylor, W. E. (William Ernest), 1856-1927 ( Author, Primary )
Publication Date:
Language:
Kigiryama
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Handwritten and typescript manuscript : 1 Small bound volume with green cover; the volume is enclosed in a green case

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Swahili language -- Vocabulary ( LCSH )
Giryama language ( LCSH )
English language ( LCSH )
Linguistics ( LCSH )
Wagiriama (lugha )
Giryama language -- Vocabulary ( LCSH )
Giryama (African people) ( LCSH )
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Kenya -- Eastern Africa
Coordinates:
1 x 38

Notes

Abstract:
This very well preserved manuscript contains the English-Giryama vocabulary compiled by Rev. Taylor, and published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge in 1891, London. The manuscript version contains also additional material and notes about the Giryama language written by Taylor, not included in the published version. The first part contains material about the Giryama language and culture. The material includes information about the habitat, phonology, grammar, as well as the relation between Giryama and Swahili languages. The first page is folded and contains information about the structure of Bantu languages. On page 8 we find a pocket page containing two folded large pages with a Table of linguistics material on Gyriama concords and class prefixes. The second part contains material on the language verbal structure with its forms and derivatives, with examples. And, finally, we find the Giryama-English vocabulary, with appendix and notes at the end. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition is unknown
General Note:
Languages: Kigiryama (Roman script)
General Note:
Extent: 1 small volume
General Note:
Incipit: Structure of the Bantu languages. I. Languages of Congo and Angola studied by R.C. missionaries in the 17th century.
General Note:
Kigiryama is also know as Giryama and, alternately, Giriama
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VIAF (name authority) : Taylor, W. E. (William Ernest), 1856-1927 : URI http://viaf.org/viaf/68615291
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Kenya
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Kenya -- Kilifi County -- Giryama land
General Note:
Purchased from Mrs W.E. Taylor for £6, 20 January 1928
General Note:
Publication information: Taylor, W E. 1891. Giryama Vocabulary and Collections. Society for the Promoting Christian Knowledge, London.
General Note:
Publication information: Werner, A. 1914. Giryama text. Afrika und Ubersee, 5:1-2

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
This item is believed to be in the public domain
Resource Identifier:
MS 20264 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 20264a ( SOAS manuscript number )