Australian Language, The: An Examination of the English Language and English Beats As Is Used in Australia, from Convict Days to the Present, with Special Reference to the Growth of Indigenous Idiom and Its Use by Australian Writers

Baker, Sidney J. (Sidney John), 1912-1976
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p.309-326; Discussion of Aboriginal language and impression made on English; Pidgin; Meanings of words. xiv, 517 p. : ill. ; 19 cm #0921 (Prev. ownership name.)
This edition first published, Sydney: Currawong Publishing, 1966.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
English language. Australian usage | English language. Slang. Australian usage | English language — Australia. | English language — Slang. | Language – Kriol.

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AuthorBaker, Sidney J. (Sidney John), 1912-1976
Number of pagesxiv, 517 p. : ill. ; 19 cm
PublisherSun Books, Melbourne
Year Published1976 reprint
Binding Type

Softcover

Book Condition

Very Good +

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