De Gruyter Mouton Grammar of Mani (MGL: 54) Language Study

Preserve the linguistic history of West Africa with the Grammar of Mani. Published as part of the Mouton Grammar Library (MGL: 54) by De Gruyter Mouton, this essential text offers a complete grammar of the Mani language. This language is spoken within the Samu (also spelled Samou) region of Sierra Leone and Guinea. The research presented in this volume is based on detailed fieldwork, including a pilot study from 2000 and a comprehensive two-year study conducted between 2004 and 2006. Because the Mani language is at risk of disappearing, this book serves as a vital record for linguists, historians, and researchers. As the only grammar ever written for this language, it provides a unique opportunity to study its structure and usage before it is lost. This book is a necessary addition to any academic library focused on language study, reference, or African linguistics.