Lessons in the Forrest River Language by Capell, Arthur

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This item relates to the following Language Group: Yiiji [Gwini, Kwini].

The item is comprised of 2, 31 page typescript copies of an academic work entitled: 'Lessons in the Forrest River Language' by A Capell. Each copy has a blue cover, and are not in good condition. The item contains material relevant to the Yiiji [Gwini, Kwini] people of the Forrest River region, including Forrest River Mission.

'Lessons in the Forrest River Language' sets out in 13 lessons how to speak the Gwini language.

This item can also be found in Arthur Capell's personal papers at AIATSIS, MS4577, series 9.