02118cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000530011324500680016626400510023430000470028533600260033233700260035833800360038450000310042050801840045152010860063553400450172165300190176685600430178544022UtSlPG20260610134018.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTS1 aPitt-Rivers, Augustus Henry Lane-Fox,d1827-190010aOn the Development and Distribution of Primitive Locks and Keys 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-10-25  aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"On the Development and Distribution of Primitive Locks and Keys" by Pitt-Rivers is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the historical evolution and geographical dispersion of locks and keys, utilizing both etymological analysis and archaeological evidence. The narrative delves into the origins of various locking mechanisms, emphasizing their significance in early societal structures and daily life.  The opening of the text discusses the etymology of terms related to locks and keys, tracing their roots through various languages, including Latin and Sanskrit. It highlights how the earliest locking devices were likely simple bolts secured by wooden mechanisms. The author notes that as societies evolved, the complexity of locks increased, driven by the growing need for security and efficiency in managing property. The passage sets the stage for a detailed examination of specific types of locks, their functionalities, and their occurrences across different cultures and time periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLocks and keys40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44022