A Proposed Revision in Mayan Subgrouping

@article{Robertson1977APR,
  title={A Proposed Revision in Mayan Subgrouping},
  author={John S. Robertson},
  journal={International Journal of American Linguistics},
  year={1977},
  volume={43},
  pages={105 - 120}
}
  • J. Robertson
  • Published 1 April 1977
  • Linguistics
  • International Journal of American Linguistics
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