Universal Indian sign language of the Plains Indians of North America : together with a simplified method of study, a list of words in most general use, a codification of pictographic symbols of the Sioux and Ojibway, a dictionary of synonyms, a history of sign language, chapters on smoke signaling, use of idioms, etc.,
by Tomkins William
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- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Good
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
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About This Item
San Diego, California: published by William Tomkins, 1926. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 2nd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. pictorial cloth binding, 96 pages illustrations,4 pp of black and white illustrations from photographs of author with various native chiefs at rear., signed by author on blank facing title with 7 line ink inscription, ex library with library stamp at foot of title page, also library blind stamp lightly impressed at foot of title, signs of library pocket being removed from back blanks,CONDITION; Spine is faded, wear at edges. a presentable copy. A description in words and images of the sign language used by the Sioux, Cheyenne, Blackfoot, and Arapahoe Indian tribes. Also included are four pages of photographs. Although not written specifically for children, this book was formally adopted for use by the Boy Scouts of America..
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- Bookseller
- Harry E Bagley Books Ltd (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1125558135
- Title
- Universal Indian sign language of the Plains Indians of North America : together with a simplified method of study, a list of words in most general use, a codification of pictographic symbols of the Sioux and Ojibway, a dictionary of synonyms, a history of sign language, chapters on smoke signaling, use of idioms, etc.,
- Author
- Tomkins William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Publisher
- published by William Tomkins
- Place of Publication
- San Diego, California
- Date Published
- 1926
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Indian sign language, Langage par signes indien d'Ame?rique, Indian sign language Indians of North America -- Great Plains,Arapaho Indians,Cheyenne Indians,Ojibwa Indians,Indians
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana; Signed Books;
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Harry E Bagley Books Ltd
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Fredericton, New Brunswick
About Harry E Bagley Books Ltd
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