Manners and Monuments of Prehistoric Peoples

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nadaillac, Jean-François-Albert du Pouget, marquis de, 1818-1904

Contributor:

D'Anvers, N., 1844-1933

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Manners and Monuments of Prehistoric Peoples" by The Marquis de Nadaillac is a scientific publication likely written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive survey of the various aspects of prehistoric human life, exploring their practices, artifacts, and societal structures based on archaeological findings. The opening of this volume lays the groundwork for the subsequent examination of prehistoric peoples by reflecting on the significant advancements in scientific exploration and knowledge that characterized the 19th century. It highlights the profound interest in uncovering the mysteries of early human civilizations and their enigmatic practices. The text begins with a discussion of the Stone Age, addressing various inquiries related to early humans, including their origins, lifestyle, tools, and the environmental conditions they faced. It acknowledges the ongoing debates in archaeology about the classification of prehistoric periods and leads into an exploration of artifacts and their implications on our understanding of human history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2002-07-01