A Manual of Gesture; embracing a complete system of notation,
together with the principles of interpretation and selections for practice.
By Albert M. Bacon
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First published 1872
Chicago: J. C. Buckbee
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Bacon, a professor of elocution, produced a book which, at
its time of publication, was the most exhaustive and complete work on gesture. Of
great value at that time to lawyers, teachers, clergymen and public speakers.
The manual was originally prepared for the use of Bacon’s own pupils while
engaged in teaching elocution in New England. After publishing in pamphlet form
the work was significantly revised, updated, enlarged and illustrated with over
100 figures. An interesting read which recounts the historical advice given in
earlier publications on body language (before the term existed).