Sign Talk: An Universal Signal Code, Without Apparatus, for Use in the Army, the Navy, Camping, Hunting, and Daily Life (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Ernest Thompson Seton

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9781332758524: Sign Talk: An Universal Signal Code, Without Apparatus, for Use in the Army, the Navy, Camping, Hunting, and Daily Life (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive guide to sign language, a form of communication that predates speech and is used by diverse cultures across the globe. The author, an expert sign talker, presents over 700 signs, including those used by Native American tribes and the deaf community. The book covers the history, origins, and development of sign language, providing valuable insights into its structure, syntax, and gestures. It emphasizes the importance of sign language for cross-cultural communication, highlighting its practical uses and its role in bridging language barriers. The author's meticulous attention to detail and inclusion of various perspectives make this book an indispensable resource for anyone interested in learning or studying sign language.

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About the Author

Ernest Thompson Seton (1860 1946) was a British-born author, wildlife artist, cofounder of the Boy Scouts of America, and an early pioneer of the modern school of animal fiction writing whose best-known book is "Wild Animals I Have Known."

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