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Sign-language, being the mother utterance of nature, poetically styled by lamartine the Visible attitudes of the soul, is superior to all others in that it permits every one to find in nature an image-to express his. Thoughts on the most needful matters intelligently to any other person, though it must ever henceforth be inferior in the power of formulating thoughts now attained by words, notwithstanding the boast of Roscius that he could convey more varieties of sentiment by gesture alone than Cicero could in oratory.
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Sign-language, being the mother utterance of nature, poetically styled by lamartine the Visible attitudes of the soul, is superior to all others in that it permits every one to find in nature an image-to express his. Thoughts on the most needful matters intelligently to any other person, though it must ever henceforth be inferior in the power of formulating thoughts now attained by words, notwithstanding the boast of Roscius that he could convey more varieties of sentiment by gesture alone than Cicero could in oratory.
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Eleven years ago ethnographic research among North American Indians was commenced by myself and my assistants while making explorations on the Colorado River and its tributaries. From that time to the present such investigations have been in progress.
During this time the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution placed in my hands a large amount of material collected by its collaborators relating to Indian languages and other matters, to be used, in conjunction with the materials collected under my direction, in the preparation of a series of publications on North American Ethnology. In pursuing this work two volumes have already been published, a third is in press, and a number of others are in course of preparation.
The work originally begun as an incident to a geographical and geological survey has steadily grown in proportions until a large number of assistants and collaborators are engaged in the collection of materials and the preparation of memoirs on a variety of subjects relating to the North American Indians. The subject under investigation is of great magnitude. More than five hundred languages, belonging to about seventy distinct stocks or families, are spoken by these Indians; and in all other branches of this ethnic research a like variety of subject-matter exists. It will thus be seen that the materials for a systematic and comprehensive treatment of this subject can only be obtained by the combined labor of many men.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of sign language among North American Indians. The author meticulously examines the history, use, and significance of this unique form of communication, placing it within the broader context of human communication and its evolution. Exploring the origins of gesture-speech, the author contrasts the development of sign language with the evolution of spoken language. Throughout the book, the author delves into the argument that sign language is not merely a set of arbitrary signals, but a sophisticated system with underlying principles capable of expressing complex ideas. The author even suggests that it might offer insight into the origins of spoken language and how it may have developed from gestures. The book sheds light on the rich and varied forms of sign language across different Native American tribes, dispelling the misconception of a single, universal sign language. Through a comparative study of signs from diverse tribes, the author demonstrates the nuanced differences in both conceptualization and execution, revealing the dynamic nature of gesture-speech. This book offers a valuable glimpse into the intricacies of Native American culture and its unique mode of communication, providing a compelling exploration of a vital aspect of human expression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331875802_0
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