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Hunter, James (1817-1881) (translator) [info]; Hunter, Jean Ross (1822-1910) (translator) [info]. Portions of the Book of Common Prayer according to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland, in the language of the Cree Indians, of the diocese of Rupert's Land: (Transmuted into the phonetic syllabic symbols): Published under the sanction and superintendence of the Rt. Rev. David, Lord Bishop of Rupert's Land: Specially designed as an aid to family and private devotion of the Indians, while at a distance from the public means of grace. London: Church Missionary Society, 1856.

Physical description: 2 leaves, iv, [3], 52 p., 1 leaf.; 13 cm.

Language: Cree

Includes the "first epistle general of John" translated by Jean Ross Hunter with its own title-page and separate paging. Perhaps transliterated from Roman to Cree syllabics by Rev. Robert Hunt.

Subject headings:

• Indians of North America--Languages
• Liturgies

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