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Sign Language Among North American Indians (Native American)

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Used During the world since earliest times as a common means of communication, sign language used to be particularly well developed a number of the Plains Indians of North The us. The present study, a significant document in the history of American anthropology, used to be at the start published in 1881 as a part of the first annual report of the Bureau of American Ethnology. The writer used to be a retired U.S. Army officer and bureau employee who used to be perhaps the foremost expert at the moment on American Indian sign language. His exceptional knowledge of the subject produced a classic body of research data, still cited by anthropologists.
The book begins with theories and observations about the genesis and universality of sign language, in addition to its use by animals, children, and uninstructed deaf-mutes. Following an account of his research and methodology and suggestion for further research, the writer devotes several pages to describing and illustrating signs used for specific words — from “antelope,” “trade,” and “yes” to such sentences as “Who are you?” “What is your name?” and “How old are you?” Especially interesting are 40 pages or so of narratives or dialogues, most given both in sign language and in oral paraphrase. During the book, clearly diagrammed illustrations indicate proper movements of body and hands for signing.
Students of linguistics and anthropology — somebody fascinated by this age-old method of communication — will welcome this inexpensive reprint of a long-unavailable treasure.

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