Apes And Monkeys: Their Life And Language (1900)

Apes and Monkeys: Their Life and Language is a book written by Richard Lynch Garner in 1900. The book is an exploration of the lives and communication of apes and monkeys, based on Garner's personal experiences and observations. The author spent several years living among primates in captivity, studying their behavior and attempting to teach them human language. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of primate life. Part one discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of apes and monkeys, including their social structure, diet, and reproduction. Part two delves into the communication systems of primates, exploring their vocalizations, gestures, and facial expressions. Part three is devoted to Garner's experiments in teaching primates human language. He describes his methods and the progress he made, including the development of a language of gestures that he believed could be understood by apes and monkeys. Finally, part four offers a reflection on the significance of Garner's work and the implications for our understanding of primate intelligence and communication. Overall, Apes and Monkeys: Their Life and Language is a fascinating and pioneering work in the field of primatology. It provides a detailed and insightful look at the lives and behavior of these fascinating animals, and offers a unique perspective on the question of whether they are capable of learning human language.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.