The Handbook Of Australian Languages by R.M.W. Dixon, Barry J. Blake
SKU: B-001904

The Handbook Of Australian Languages

Authors: R.M.W. Dixon , Barry J. Blake
Special Features: Illustrated
Condition: In good condition. The cover has light scuffing. The closed book page edge has foxing. The first two papers have light page edge foxing. The rest of the pages are not affected. Clean and tidy pages. Free of writing. Free of dog ears. Tight strong binding. From a smoke free home.

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The Handbook of Australian Languages, edited by R.M.W. Dixon and Barry J. Blake, is the essential reference for anyone curious about the continent’s first voices. This 1991 Oxford University Press trade paperback surveys Aboriginal grammar, vocabulary, and cultural context with crisp illustrated examples that make complex linguistics approachable for students and collectors alike.

Inside, the pages remain clean and unmarked, free of notes or dog-ears, and the binding is tight and strong. Light scuffing to the cover and minor foxing on the outer edge and first two papers are the only signs of its vintage; the rest of the text block is bright and unaffected, ready for immediate use or shelf display.

Ideal for linguists, historians, or lovers of Australian culture, this volume blends scholarly depth with readable true-story detail about endangered tongues. From hobbyists building a language-skills library to researchers tracing Melbourne’s Aboriginal heritage, this handbook delivers authoritative insight in a beautifully presented package.