Sign Language Among North American Indians
By Garrick Mallery
Length13h 43m
About this audiobook
In "Sign Language Among North American Indians," Garrick Mallery meticulously explores the intricate system of sign language used by various Indigenous tribes across North America. Through a comprehensive analysis, Mallery delves into the diverse linguistic elements of these visual-gestural languages, highlighting their cultural significance and social function. Drawing from an array of ethnographic accounts and linguistic research, the book enriches the understanding of Native American communication, presenting a unique perspective on the interplay between language and culture. Mallery's scholarly approach is complemented by detailed illustrations and observational studies, situating the work within the broader context of anthropological and linguistic discourse of the late 19th century. Garrick Mallery, a prominent figure in the fields of anthropology and linguistics, was driven by a profound interest in Indigenous cultures during a period marked by significant research into Native American languages. His deep engagement with the Native populations and persistent inquiries into their methods of communication inform this seminal work, making it both a product of its time and a pioneering exploration of sign language. Mallery's contributions extend beyond this book, as he sought to elevate understanding and appreciation of Indigenous knowledge systems through his research. I highly recommend "Sign Language Among North American Indians" to scholars, linguists, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Native American cultures. Mallery's groundbreaking research not only sheds light on the complexities of Indigenous sign language but also serves as an essential resource for understanding the broader implications of communication within these societies. This book is invaluable for those seeking to appreciate the cultural dimensions of language and the profound ways in which it shapes human interaction.
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GenreOther
Length13 hrs 43 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introductory
44Dakotan
2Divisions of Gesture Speech
45Iroquoian
3The Origin of Sign Language
46Kaiowan
4Gestures of the Lower Animals
47Kutinean
5Gestures of Young Children
48Panian
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6Gestures in Mental Disorder
49Piman
7Uninstructed Deaf-mutes
50Sahaptian
8Gestures of the Blind
51Shoshonian
9Loss of Speech by Isolation
52Tinnean
10Low Tribes of Man
53Wichitan
11Gestures as an Occasional Resource
54Zuñian
12Gestures of Fluent Talkers
55Foreign Correspondence
13Involuntary Response to Gestures
56Extracts from Dictionary
14Natural Pantomime
57Tribal Signs
15Some Theories Upon Primitive Language: Conclusions
58Dialogues.
16History of Gesture Language
59Tendoy-Huerito Dialogue
17Modern Use of Gesture Speech
60Omaha Colloquy
18Use by Other Peoples than North American Indians
61Brulé Dakota Colloquy
19Use by Modern Actors and Orators
62Dialogue Between Alaskan Indians
20Our Indian Conditions Favorable to Sign Language
63Ojibwa Dialogue
21Theories Entertained Respecting Indian Signs
64Narratives
22Not Correlated with Meagerness of Language
65Nátci's Narrative
23Its Origin from One Tribe or Region
66Patricio's Narrative
24Is the Indian System Special and Peculiar?
67Na-wa-gi-jig's Story
25To What Extent Prevalent as a System
68Discourses.
26Are Signs Conventional or Instinctive?
69Address of Kin Chē-ĕss
27Classes of Diversities in Signs
70Tso-di-a'-ko's Report
28Results Sought in the Study of Sign Language
71Lean Wolf's Complaint
29Practical Application
72Signals
30Relations to Philology
73Signals Executed by Bodily Action
31Sign Language with Reference to Grammar
74Signals In Which Objects are Used in Connection with Personal Action
32Gestures Aiding Archæologic Research
75Signals Made when the Person of the Signalist is Not Visible
33Notable Points For Further Researches
76Smoke Signals Generally
34Invention of New Signs
77Smoke Signals of the Apaches
35Danger of Symbolic Interpretation
78Foreign Smoke Signals
36Signs Used by Women and Children
79Fire Arrows
37Positive Signs Rendered Negative
80Dust Signals
38Details of Positions of Fingers
81Notes on Cheyenne and Arapaho Signals
39Motions Relative to Parts of the Body
82Scheme of Illustration
40Suggestions for Collecting Signs
83Outlines for Arm Positions in Sign Language
41Mode in which Researches have been Made
84Types of Hand Positions in Sign Language
42List of Authorities and Collaborators
85Examples
43Algonkian
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