A Key Into the Language of America, or an Help to the Language of the Natives in That Part of America Called New-England

"A Key into the Language of America" by Roger Williams offers a fascinating glimpse into the Narragansett language and the culture of the Native Americans of New England during the colonial period. More than just a phrasebook, this historical text provides "Briefe Observations of the Customes, Manners, and Worships" of the people Williams encountered. This unique work serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American languages, colonial history, or the early interactions between Europeans and indigenous populations in America. Williams's detailed observations provide insights into the linguistics of the Narragansett tongue, offering a window into a world on the cusp of significant change. Explore the language and lifeways of early America through the eyes of one of its most observant chroniclers. A cornerstone text for those studying the history of language, colonial New England, and Native American cultures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.