book chapter

Tupi in the national geography

Secção graphica da Escola de aprendizes artificesBahia • Published In 1928 • Pages:

By: Sampaio, Theodoro, Vescelius, Gary S..

Abstract
This work is considered the most complete modern account of the Tupi language by one of the foremost Brazilian experts, though the phonetic system is rather poor. The source contains chapters on: (1) expansion of the Tupi language and its predominance in national geography, (2) a resume of the grammar, (3) phonetic alterations of Tupi under the influence of Portuguese, and (4) an interpretation of Tupi names which occur in national history and geography. There is an extensive vocabulary (304 pages), probably containing over 5000 words. The source is considered too limited in scope and too technical for the purposes of the files. Only the section on numerals has been translated and reproduced for HRAF.
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Vocabulary
Numeration
culture
Tupinamba
HRAF PubDate
2003
Region
South America
Sub Region
Eastern South America
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Linguist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
EJ ; 1971
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Brazil
Notes
Theodoro Fernandes Sampaio
This document consists of excerpts
Translation of: [O tupí na geographia nacional]
The original Portuguese text is not included
Translated for the HRAF files by Gary S. Vescelius prior to 1971
LCCN
30017039
LCSH
Tupinamba Indians