{"title":"Jakelin Troy","description":"\u003cp\u003eJakelin Troy’s works offer insightful explorations into language and culture, with a focus on education and linguistic heritage. Her writing combines scholarly research with accessible narrative, making complex topics engaging for readers interested in language studies and cultural preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful perspectives on the relationships between language, identity, and history, crafted with clarity and depth. Jakelin Troy’s books serve as valuable resources for anyone passionate about understanding the diversity and richness of human communication.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sydney-language-by-jakelin-troy-9781925302868","title":"The Sydney Language","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sydney Language\u003c\/em\u003e was written to revive interest in the Aboriginal language of the Sydney district. It makes readily available the small amount of surviving information from historical records. The author, Professor Jakelin Troy, refers to the language as the 'Sydney Language' because there was no name given for the language in these historical records until late in the nineteenth century when it was referred to as Dharug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe language is now called by its many clan names, including Gadigal in the Sydney city area and Dharug in Western Sydney. The word for Aboriginal person in this language is 'yura'. This word has been used to help identify the language, with the most common spellings being Iyora and Eora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sydney Language\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the language and culture of the Aboriginal owners of what is now called Sydney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487661146348,"sku":"9781925302868","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8bf14b2156ce4fd8a2e4b0f54124609b.jpg?v=1775770979"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jakelin-troy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}