English-Eskimo Dictionary - 1958

"This dictionary is the result of twenty-seven years of missionary work among the Eskimos. Chesterfield, Eskimo Point, Southampton Island, Baker Lake and Churchill were the chief headquarters from which I traveled across the Arctic, meeting the Eskimos and studying their language, ways and manners. Besides my personal knowledge, the Eskimo dictionary embodies pioneer works and manuscript essays of such eminent linguists as Bourquin and Erdmann, of Bishop Turquetil, O.M.I. and Fathers Ducharme and Fafard, O.M.I. These works or notes have been most helpful, and I am glad to seize this opportunity to express my gratefulness to their authors. In compiling this dictionary, I have had no other aim than to provide the Missionaries and all those who work in the Arctic or care for the social welfare of the Eskimos with a suitable tool for their task. I do hope that this work will prove beneficial to the mutual understanding of two widely different cultures of our Country." English-Eskimo / Eskimo-English Dictionary - Arthur Thibert, O.M.I. Published 1958, Research Center for Amerindian Anthropology. University of Ottawa Softcover. Approx. 5x8in. 180pp. Spine, covers show considerable wear. Otherwise in decent vintage condition.