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LoC No.: 13017063

Title: Longhead: The Story of the First Fire

Note: Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: Introduction of fire -- Weapons; cooked food; companionship -- Germs of social organization -- Co-operation -- Dawn of invention, art, marriage, religion and government.

Credits: Produced by Christopher Wright, Shaun Pinder and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
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Summary: "Longhead: The Story of the First Fire" by C. H. Robinson is a fictional narrative that was written during the early 20th century. The book explores the mythical introduction of fire to prehistoric humanity, portraying its profound impact on early human life, behavior, and social organization. Through the eyes of the protagonist, Longhead, the story unfolds the evolutionary processes that lead to the development of tools, food preparation, and communal living. The narrative begins with Longhead, a primitive ancestor, discovering fire after a lightning strike ignites a tree. Fascinated, Longhead learns the benefits of fire, including warmth, safety from predators, and cooked food, which enhances his and his companion Broken Tooth's quality of life. As they explore the advantages of their newfound discovery, they reveal cultural shifts such as the beginnings of social cooperation and the emergence of relationships resembling modern marriage. The story ultimately illustrates the transformative power of fire, serving as a catalyst for technological advancement, social structures, and the evolution of early human societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Robinson, C. H. (Charles Henry), 1843-

Illustrator: Bull, Charles Livingston, 1874-1932

EBook No.: 47845

Published: Jan 1, 2015

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Prehistoric peoples

Subject: Industries, Primitive

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 13017063

Title: Longhead: The Story of the First Fire

Note: Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: Introduction of fire -- Weapons; cooked food; companionship -- Germs of social organization -- Co-operation -- Dawn of invention, art, marriage, religion and government.

Credits: Produced by Christopher Wright, Shaun Pinder and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Longhead: The Story of the First Fire" by C. H. Robinson is a fictional narrative that was written during the early 20th century. The book explores the mythical introduction of fire to prehistoric humanity, portraying its profound impact on early human life, behavior, and social organization. Through the eyes of the protagonist, Longhead, the story unfolds the evolutionary processes that lead to the development of tools, food preparation, and communal living. The narrative begins with Longhead, a primitive ancestor, discovering fire after a lightning strike ignites a tree. Fascinated, Longhead learns the benefits of fire, including warmth, safety from predators, and cooked food, which enhances his and his companion Broken Tooth's quality of life. As they explore the advantages of their newfound discovery, they reveal cultural shifts such as the beginnings of social cooperation and the emergence of relationships resembling modern marriage. The story ultimately illustrates the transformative power of fire, serving as a catalyst for technological advancement, social structures, and the evolution of early human societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Robinson, C. H. (Charles Henry), 1843-

Illustrator: Bull, Charles Livingston, 1874-1932

EBook No.: 47845

Published: Jan 1, 2015

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Prehistoric peoples

Subject: Industries, Primitive

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.