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Sign Talk
Hardcover
Sign LanguageLinguisticsIndigenous Studies
ISBN13: 9781023229463
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Sign Talk: A Universal Signal Code by Ernest Thompson Seaton offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history of communication through hand gestures. This meticulously prepared print republication explores Indian sign language, a universal signal code used by Native Americans for intertribal communication. Discover how this elegant system of hand signals transcends spoken language, providing a practical and versatile means of conveying messages in diverse settings.
Seaton details the intricacies of this non-verbal communication, making it accessible to anyone interested in alternative languages and historical methods of conveying meaning. Explore its applications not only for Native American cultures but also for army, navy, camping, hunting, and everyday life. Sign Talk provides a valuable resource for understanding the history of linguistics and the ingenuity of indigenous communication systems. Learn the basics of this timeless method and appreciate the depth of expression possible through simple hand gestures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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