Publisher's Synopsis
Chirologia Or The Natural Language of the Hand is a book written by John Bulwer that explores the concept of hand gestures and their meanings. The book was originally published in 1644 and was one of the first works to examine the language of the hand in depth.Bulwer believed that the hand was a powerful tool for communication and could convey a wide range of emotions and ideas. He argued that understanding the natural language of the hand was essential for effective communication and could be used to improve relationships, resolve conflicts, and convey complex ideas.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of hand gestures and their meanings. Bulwer provides detailed illustrations of various hand gestures and explains their significance in different contexts. He also discusses the role of the hand in different cultures and how hand gestures can vary depending on the context and cultural background.Overall, Chirologia Or The Natural Language of the Hand is a fascinating exploration of the power of nonverbal communication and the role of the hand in human interaction. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of communication and the complexities of human behavior.1644. This work discusses the natural language of the hand, composed of the speaking motions and discoursing gestures thereof. To which is added, chironomia, or the art of manual rhetoric, consisting of the natural expressions, digested by art in the hand, as the chiefest instrument of eloquence, by historical manifestos, exemplified out of the authentic registers of common life and civil conversation, with types or chryograms, a long wished for illustration of this argument. Written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
