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Author Wilson, Daniel, Sir, 1816-1892
LoC No. 08026607
Title Prehistoric man : researches into the origin of civilisation in the Old and the New world
Note Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Introduction -- The primeval transition -- The quarry -- Bone and shell workers -- Fire -- The canoe -- Tools -- The metals -- Alloys -- The mound-builders -- Sepulchral mounds -- Sacrificial mounds -- Symbolic mounds -- Native American civilisation -- Art chroniclings.
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Summary "Prehistoric Man: Researches into the Origin of Civilisation in the Old and New World" by Daniel Wilson is a detailed scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores the evolution of human civilization, particularly focusing on the cultural and social development of prehistoric peoples in both the Old and New Worlds. Wilson, an academic from Toronto, draws upon archaeological evidence to analyze how these civilizations, often isolated from ancient influences, achieved autonomy and developed their own unique cultures. The opening of the text establishes the foundation for Wilson's inquiry into the nature of prehistoric man and his civilizations. He emphasizes the contrasts between the civilizations that emerged in the Old World and those encountered in the New World following the discovery of America in 1492. Wilson argues that the New World offers a unique perspective for studying human development, as it presents a case of civilization evolving independently of ancient European or Asian influences. He describes how, in observing contemporary Native American societies alongside European settlers, we can glean insights into the early stages of civilization and the fundamental characteristics of humanity, which reveal the latent capacities that all peoples potentially possess, irrespective of their cultural context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
Subject Prehistoric peoples
Subject Civilization -- History
Subject Ethnology -- America
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EBook-No. 52406
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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