Yukhíti Kóy: A Reference Grammar of the Atakapa Language
Yukhíti Kóy: A Reference Grammar of the Atakapa Language presents Geoffrey Kimball’s reference grammar of Atakapa, also called Yukhíti Kóy. Based on historical field notes, it includes analyzed and translated texts and a vocabulary drawn from those notes, making it a specialized resource for linguistic research and study of the language.
At a glance
- Describes Atakapa, also known as Yukhíti Kóy, a language formerly spoken in coastal southwestern Louisiana and coastal eastern Texas.
- The grammar draws on Albert Samuel Gatschet’s 1885 field notes and additional materials collected by John R. Swanton in 1907–8.
- Includes nine surviving texts in Yukhíti that are phonemicized, analyzed, and translated.
- Includes a vocabulary of words found in the field notes.
Reference price: $65.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Brings grammatical analysis together with historical source materials, translated texts, and a field-note vocabulary.
- Useful as a reference for readers studying Atakapa or historical documentation of Native American languages of the Southeast.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | University of Nebraska Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | August 1, 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 318 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1496229665 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1496229663 |
| Weight listed | 1.69 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7 x 0.75 x 10 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Linguists and students researching Atakapa grammar and documentation.
- Readers studying Native American languages and traditional oral literature of the Southeast.
- Researchers who want historical Atakapa texts alongside grammatical analysis and vocabulary.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a conversational language course or a beginner-focused workbook. The listing describes a reference grammar, not a course.
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Frequently asked questions
What does this book cover?
It presents a reference grammar of Atakapa, also known as Yukhíti Kóy, based on historical field notes. It also includes nine analyzed and translated texts and a vocabulary from the notes.
What historical materials inform the grammar?
The listing says it is based on Albert Samuel Gatschet’s field notes collected in January 1885, with additional material collected by John R. Swanton in 1907–8.
What language is the book written in?
The listed language is English.
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