Dakota Native American Language "Wowapi Wakan Kin" 1878 NT Bible Old West
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1878 Dakota Language New Testament Bible Dakota Wowapi Wakan Kin American Bible Society Rare Indigenous Language Scripture RARE 1878 edition of the Dakota (Sioux) language New Testament. Translated from the original Greek by Stephen R. Riggs , one of the most influential linguists and missionaries working among the Dakota people. Printed by the American Bible Society , New York. This is an authentic 19th-century Indigenous language Bible , not a modern reprint. Item Details Title: Dakota Wowapi Wakan Kin — The New Testament in the Dakota Language Translator: Stephen R. Riggs, A.M. Publisher: American Bible Society Year: 1878 Format: 12mo Language: Dakota (Eastern Dakota / Santee dialect) Pages: Complete Binding: Original embossed black cloth boards Condition: A well-preserved example of a scarce Indigenous Bible No missing leaves detected Light margin pencil marks on a few pages Pages clean and readable, with expected toning Binding solid; some wear consistent with age Rebound with sympathetic binding (New spine original tooled covers) Please see above photos carefully for exact condition. Historical Significance The Dakota Bible & Stephen R. Riggs This translation was created by Stephen Return Riggs (1812–1883) , a missionary and pioneering linguist who spent over 40 years working with Dakota-speaking communities. Riggs produced the first major Dakota grammar and dictionary , and his Bible translation became one of the foundational texts of written Dakota. The 1878 edition offered here is part of the American Bible Society’s effort to print Indigenous-language Scriptures in small quantities for tribal communities, missionaries, and schools. Due to heavy use and limited runs, relatively few copies survive today in intact condition . This book was published just two years after the battle of Little Big Horn. This is where Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer had his last stand. Although the Dakota people as a whole were not involved in this battle, some would have been. The Dakota people are also known as the Eastern Sioux. Historical Context: Dakota People in the 19th Century The Dakota people in 1878 lived primarily in the Upper Midwest, Northern Plains of America and Manitoba. Now modern day North and South Dakota. Although they Originate in the area around Minnesota and were forced to relocate after the US-Dakota war of 1862 This Bible was printed during a turbulent period following the Dakota War of 1862 , forced relocations, and the reservation era. Despite immense pressure to suppress Indigenous languages, Dakota speakers continued to read, write, and teach their language. Books like this served not only religious purposes but also became important records of the Dakota language at a time when literacy in Native languages was rare but deeply meaningful. Surviving examples provide valuable insight into 19th-century Dakota orthography, pronunciation, and cultural preservation. This copy represents an enduring piece of Dakota heritage and the long effort to maintain the language despite government policies aimed at erasing Native identity. Why This Edition Is Collectible Scarce 19th-century Indigenous language imprint Early, standardized written Dakota Connected to a landmark translator and linguist Original American Bible Society binding Highly desirable to collectors of Native American history, biblical translation, or linguistics Perfect For Collectors of rare Bibles Indigenous language researchers Scholars of Dakota history Museum or tribal archives Anyone preserving early Native American literature Dimensions: Weight - 403g Height - 18cm Width - 12cm Thickness - 2.5cm
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