The Dawn of History: An Introduction to Pre-Historic Study

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Keary, C. F. (Charles Francis), 1848-1917.

Contributor:

Keary, Annie, 1825-1879

Keary, H. M. (Henry Mee), 1846-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Dawn of History: An Introduction to Pre-Historic Study" by C. F. Keary is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the early stages of human development and civilization, focusing on the traces and remnants left by prehistoric societies and their contributions to the evolution of culture. With an emphasis on archaeology and anthropology, it aims to provide readers with a foundational understanding of the technological and social advancements that characterized prehistoric life. The opening of the text sets the stage for an exploration of prehistory by drawing a vivid analogy to the fleeting nature of human existence. Keary begins with historical and traditional records, highlighting the limitations of these narratives in bridging the gap to early human life. He emphasizes the importance of archaeology, such as ancient tools and remains, in piecing together a clearer picture of prehistoric people. The narrative touches on the profound transformations in climate and environment that precede human activity, leading to a detailed examination of mankind's earliest traces, revealing not only their tools but also their way of life and early social structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The earliest traces of man / C.F. Keary

The second stone age / C.F. Keary

The growth of language / C.F. Keary

Families of language / C.F. Keary

The nations of the Old World / C.F. Keary

Early social life / H.M. Keary

The village community / H.M. Keary

Religion / A. Keary

Aryan religions / C.F. Keary

The other world / C.F. Keary

Mythologies and folk-tales / C.F. Keary

Picture-writing / A. Keary

Phonetic writing / A. Keary

Conclusion / C.F. Keary

Appendix: Notes and authorities.

Credits:

Produced by Sonya Schermann, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-05-09