Introduction To The Study Of Sign Language Among The North American Indians

Introduction To The Study Of Sign Language Among The North American Indians: As Illustrating The Gesture Speech Of Mankind is a book written by Garrick Mallery and published in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive study of the sign language used by the North American Indians and how it reflects the gesture speech of mankind. It explores the various forms and meanings of sign language among different tribes and regions, and how it was used in communication, storytelling, and rituals. The book also delves into the history and evolution of sign language, as well as its similarities and differences with spoken language. It includes illustrations and descriptions of various signs and gestures, as well as examples of their usage in different contexts. Overall, Introduction To The Study Of Sign Language Among The North American Indians is an important work in the field of linguistics and anthropology, shedding light on the rich and complex world of sign language and its cultural significance.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.