Description

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 in 1880. The book is an extensive study of the sign language used by Native American tribes in North America. It explores the various forms of sign language and their meanings, as well as the cultural and historical context in which they were developed. Mallery's work is considered a pioneering effort in the field of linguistics and anthropology, and it remains a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the study of sign language and Native American culture. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of sign language among Native American tribes. It includes detailed descriptions of the signs used for various concepts, as well as illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding. Overall, Introduction To The Study Of Sign Language Among The North American Indians is a comprehensive and insightful examination of a fascinating aspect of human communication and culture.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.