02551cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000570012624500270018326400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650802000042752012980062753400450192565300330197065300630200365300410206665300340210785600430214199900170218443750UtSlPG20260610134014.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a23007291  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGN1 aMackenzie, Donald A.q(Donald Alexander),d1873-193610aAncient Man in Britain 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-09-16  aE-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Mary Akers, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)  a"Ancient Man in Britain" by Donald A. Mackenzie is a historical account written in the early 20th century that explores the life and culture of early humans in Britain, spanning from the Ice Age to the Roman period. The book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of ancient man through evidence from various scientific fields, including archaeology and anthropology. Mackenzie emphasizes the interconnectedness of early civilizations, suggesting that the inhabitants of Britain were influenced by broader cultural movements from Europe and beyond.  The opening of this work discusses early Britons of the Stone Age, challenging common misconceptions about their perceived primitiveness. Mackenzie argues that these early peoples displayed significant advancements in knowledge and skill, evidenced by sophisticated artisan practices, complex burial customs, and organized communities. He highlights their understanding of medicine and surgical practices, suggesting a level of intelligence and societal structure that goes beyond the simplistic notions of savage lifestyles. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Britain’s ancient history, showcasing the rich cultural heritage that arose from these early inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- Antiquities  aGreat Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D.  aPrehistoric peoples -- Great Britain  aPrehistoric peoples -- Europe40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43750  c84589d84589