A Collection Of Gesture-Signs And Signals Of The North American Indians

""A Collection of Gesture-Signs and Signals of the North American Indians: With Some Comparisons"" is a book written by Garrick Mallery and published in 1880. The book is a comprehensive guide to the hand gestures, body language, and other non-verbal communication methods used by various Native American tribes across North America. Mallery, who was a noted ethnologist and anthropologist, spent several years studying the various tribes and their unique communication methods. He documented over 1,500 gestures and signals used by more than 50 different tribes, including the Sioux, Apache, Comanche, and Navajo. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Native American communication. The first section provides an overview of the different types of gestures and signals used, while subsequent sections focus on specific types of gestures, such as those used in hunting, warfare, and religious ceremonies. Throughout the book, Mallery provides detailed descriptions of each gesture and signal, along with illustrations and photographs to help readers better understand their meanings. He also includes comparisons between the different tribes, highlighting the similarities and differences in their communication methods. Overall, ""A Collection of Gesture-Signs and Signals of the North American Indians: With Some Comparisons"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture, history, or communication. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the complex and nuanced non-verbal communication methods used by these tribes, and sheds light on a little-known aspect of their rich cultural heritage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.