Arte, pronunciacion y ortographia de la lengua. . . Cakchiquel

Mss.497.4.M29

Date: Circa 1650 | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, 156 p.

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Abstract

A copy made in 1748 of Maldonado's "Ramillette" or anthology of 12 dialogues, together with a copy of an unknown "Doctrina Christiana" of 1556. Includes grammatical notes and vocabulary. For description, see: D.G. Brinton, "Notice of some manuscripts...", American Journal of Science, 2nd series, 1869, v.47, 222-230.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, 156 p.

Provenance

Academia de Ciencias de Guatemala, through Mariano Galvez, gift, 1836.

General

On verso of 2nd leaf: "Ramillete, manual para los yndios sobre la doctrina Christiana; also: Esta explicacion de la Doctrina Christiana."

Early American History Note

This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world.

Indexing Terms

Subject(s)

Beyond Early America
Cakchikel language
Mayan languages