Publisher's Synopsis
""Pre Historic Times As Illustrated By Ancient Remains And The Manners And Customs Of Modern Savages"" is a comprehensive exploration of prehistoric times, as evidenced by the remains of ancient civilizations and the practices of present-day indigenous peoples. Written by John Lubbock, a British archaeologist and politician, the book delves into the origins of human civilization and the development of tools, language, and culture. Lubbock examines the similarities and differences between ancient societies and modern ones, drawing on his own experiences traveling and studying different cultures. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in archaeology, anthropology, or the history of human civilization.1865. Contents: On the Use of Bronze in Ancient Times; The Bronze Age; The Use of Stone; Megalithic Monuments and Tumuli; Ancient Lake Habitations of Switzerland; the Danish Shell Mounds; North American Archeology;Quaternary Mammalia; Cave Men; River Drifts; On the Antiquity of Man; Modern Savages.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.
