The Sydney Language

Gadigal and Dharug

Jakelin Troy

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Aboriginal

Aboriginal Studies Press
09 July 2019

Social & cultural anthropology; Languages & ESL; Aboriginal Languages - Beginner Self-Study; Aboriginal Languages - Bilingual Dictionary; Aboriginal Languages - Grammar; Aboriginal Languages - Texts; Australian Aboriginal - Languages

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The Sydney Language was written to revive interest in the Aboriginal language of the Sydney district.

Professor Jakelin Troy refers to the language as the 'Sydney Language' because there was no name given for the language in historical records until the late 19th century, when it was referred to as "Dharug". This book makes readily available the small amount of surviving information from those historical records.

The language is now called by its many clan names, including "Gadigal" in the Sydney city area, and "Dharug" in Western Sydney. The word for Aboriginal person in this language is "yura", and this word has been used to help identify the language - with the most common spellings being "Iyora" and "Eora".

The Sydney Language is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the language and culture of the Aboriginal owners of what is now called Sydney.

By: Jakelin Troy
Imprint: Aboriginal Studies Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 170mm,
ISBN: 9781925302868
ISBN 10: 1925302865
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 09 July 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active