Publisher's Synopsis
The Races of Man and Their Geographical Distribution by Oscar Peschel is a comprehensive study of the different races of humanity and their distribution across the world. The book explores the physical characteristics, customs, languages, and cultures of various races, including the Caucasians, Mongolians, Negroids, and Australians. Peschel's work draws on a wide range of sources, including historical records, anthropological studies, and personal observation. The book is organized geographically, with chapters devoted to each major region of the world, from Europe and Asia to Africa and the Americas. The author also examines the historical and cultural factors that have influenced the development and distribution of different races, including migration, colonization, and interbreeding. He also discusses the impact of environmental factors such as climate, geography, and natural resources on the physical and cultural characteristics of different races. Overall, The Races of Man and Their Geographical Distribution is a fascinating and informative study of the diversity of human life on our planet. It provides valuable insights into the history, culture, and biology of different races, and offers a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between geography, culture, and human evolution.1892. Partial Contents: Man's Place in Creation. Physical Characters; Brain of Man; Proportions of Body Parts. Linguistic Characters: Evolutionary History of Human Language and its Structure. Industrial, Social, and Religious Phases of Development: Food, Clothing, Shelter, Weapons; Boats and Navigation; Marriage; Shamanism; Buddhism; Dualistic Religions; Monotheism; Christianity; Islam. Races of Mankind: Australians; Papuans; Mongoloid; Aborigines of America; Dravida Population of Western India; Hottentots; Negroes; Mediterranean Race.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.