Publisher's Synopsis
Chirologia Or The Natural Language of the Hand is a book written by John Bulwer that explores the art of interpreting hand gestures, movements, and positions to understand human communication. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on the anatomy and physiology of the hand, while the second part delves into the various hand gestures and their meanings. The third and final part of the book discusses the practical applications of chirology, including how to use it to understand the emotions and thoughts of others. Bulwer's work is considered a groundbreaking text in the field of nonverbal communication and has been praised for its detailed analysis of the hand's role in human interaction. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers to understand the complex concepts and theories presented. Overall, Chirologia Or The Natural Language of the Hand is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of human communication, psychology, or body language. It offers a unique perspective on the ways in which we communicate with one another, and provides practical tools for interpreting the subtle cues that are often missed in verbal communication.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.
