02174cam a22003133u 4500 63800 UtSlPG 20260610134453.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 GT Kemmerich, Max, 1876-1932 Kultur-Kuriosa, Erster Band Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-11-18 Produced by Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Kultur-Kuriosa, Erster Band" by Max Kemmerich is a collection of cultural curiosities written in the early 20th century. This work delves into various historical oddities and societal phenomena, analyzing them within the context of their time. The book does not aim for comprehensive cultural history but rather presents intriguing facts that showcase the peculiarities and contradictions of civilization. At the start of "Kultur-Kuriosa," Kemmerich sets the stage with an introduction that clarifies the book's intentions and structure. He explains that the text is not a mere collection of anecdotes but focuses on verified unusual historical facts that reflect the cultures and institutions of their respective eras. The opening section discusses various modern inventions and ideas that have roots in antiquity, emphasizing the surprising similarities in past and present innovations. Through the examples presented, Kemmerich highlights the continuous evolution of societal practices, illustrating how many modern concepts are not as novel as believed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Manners and customs Civilization -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63800 104624 104624