"Dictionary of Chinook Jargon, or the Trade Language of Oregon" is an important linguistic work by the famous American missionary and linguist George Gibbs. In this book, the author systematically describes the language used by the aborigines of the Eastern Land of America and the European settlers for communication, trade and interethnic contact. This dictionary has become an integral part of the cultural heritage of North America, where the Chinook jargon language has played a significant role in the interaction between different ethnic groups. George Gibbs presents readers with a rich vocabulary, and also provides important explanations about the context of the use of certain words and expressions. "Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon, or, Trade Language of Oregon" helps to recreate the cultural context and mentality of the inhabitants of the northwest coast of the USA during the period of intense inter-ethnic contacts. This book is an inexhaustible source of information for researchers of the language and culture of those regions and remains of lasting value to anyone interested in the study of the history and linguistic diversity of North America.