A Keyhole for Roger Williams' Key, or a Study of Suggested Misprints, in Its Sixteenth Chapter, "of the Earth and the Fruits Thereof, &C." (Classic ... Island Historical Society (Classic Reprint) - Brossura
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Unraveling a century‑old printing puzzle in Roger Williams’ Key — this provocative essay investigates missing and misprinted words, revealing how a single swapped term could alter our understanding of early American language and agriculture.
In this historical paper, William Davis Ely looks at how the famous Key into the Language of America may have misrepresented Indian words for beans and other crops. He argues that printers’ errors, and the rough notes Williams used at sea, could have buried key meanings for two hundred fifty years. The result is a careful, evidence‑driven discussion about language, botany, and the roots of a timeless food staple.
- How misprints may have shifted the sense of Indian words for beans and other crops
- Connections between historic texts, botanical debates, and the origin of garden beans
- How scholars assess typography, translations, and the reliability of early printings
- Context about 17th‑century printing, philology, and colonial Rhode Island
Ideal for readers of historical society papers, language history, and early American botany, this edition offers a focused look at a specific textual puzzle and its broader implications. It’s a concise read that sheds light on how a single term can ripple through interpretation.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This engaging book explores a linguistic curiosity found in Roger Williams' 1643 "A Key Into the Language of America". Upon examining the text, scholars discovered potential misprints in the chapter detailing the indigenous products of the New England region. The author presents compelling arguments suggesting that the words "Barnes" and "Old Barnes," previously translated as granaries, should instead be interpreted as "Beans" and "Old Beans." The author provides ample evidence to support this theory, citing historical documents, the works of other respected scholars, and a close analysis of Roger Williams' writing style. By correcting this presumed error, the book sheds new light on the true nature of the Native American diet and farming practices in the 17th century. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of accuracy in historical research and the value of re-examining established assumptions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781333166786_0
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