Dictionary Of Races Or Peoples (1911)

The Dictionary of Races or Peoples, written by William P. Dillingham and published in 1911, is a comprehensive reference book that provides a detailed description of various races and ethnic groups from around the world. The book contains entries for over 300 different races, including their physical characteristics, cultural practices, and historical background. Each entry in the dictionary provides a brief overview of the race or people group, followed by a more detailed description of their physical features, including skin color, hair type, and facial features. The book also includes information on the languages spoken by each group, their religious beliefs, and their traditional customs and practices. In addition to the descriptions of individual races, the dictionary also includes a number of essays on broader topics related to race and ethnicity, such as the history of racial classification, the impact of race on politics and society, and the role of race in human evolution. Overall, the Dictionary of Races or Peoples is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of race and ethnicity, offering a wealth of information on the diverse peoples of the world and their unique cultural traditions.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.