In 1876 and 1877, Captain W. P. Clark commanded a detachment of
Indian scouts--including Pawnees, Shoshones, Arapahoes, Cheyennes,
Crows, and Sioux--who conversed in sign language. They made
requests, relayed information, and told stories with their hands,
communicating in a language indispensable for quick understanding
between Indians of different tribes. The scouts patiently taught
Clark the sign system, which he patiently recorded in this book.
Originally written in 1884 for use by the United States Army,
The Indian Sign Language is far more than a grammar book or
curiosity. Clark worked closely with the Indians who taught him the
language, and his respect for them and their way of thinking
informs every page. Written for future officers in Indian regions,
The Indian Sign Language corrects the sentimental and brutal
stereotypes of Indians that led to much misunderstanding.
Clark believed that sign language could assist him "to think
like the Indians," which he considered essential for a
conscientious officer. His book discusses reliably and soberly the
facts of plains Indian life as he encountered them in the 1870s and
1880s. Now a classic, The "Indian Sign Language" is a monument to
the desire for understanding between radically different
peoples.
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