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

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‘A Key Into the Language of America’ by Roger Williams is a seminal work in American colonial history, providing valuable insights into the language and culture of the Native American tribes in New England. Published in 1643, this book is one of the earliest attempts to document the languages spoken by the indigenous peoples of the region. Williams, a Puritan minister and founder of Rhode Island, spent years living among the Native Americans and studying their languages. His work not only serves as a linguistic reference but also offers a unique perspective on the relationship between the English settlers and the native inhabitants. ‘A Key Into the Language of America’ is an important resource for scholars and anyone interested in the early interactions between European colonizers and Native Americans in North America.