02542cam a22003493u 4500 47845 UtSlPG 20260610134111.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13017063 UtSlPG en iso639-1 GN Robinson, C. H. (Charles Henry), 1843- Longhead: The Story of the First Fire Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-01-01 Introduction of fire -- Weapons; cooked food; companionship -- Germs of social organization -- Co-operation -- Dawn of invention, art, marriage, religion and government. Produced by Christopher Wright, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Longhead: The Story of the First Fire" by C. H. Robinson is a fictional narrative that was written during the early 20th century. The book explores the mythical introduction of fire to prehistoric humanity, portraying its profound impact on early human life, behavior, and social organization. Through the eyes of the protagonist, Longhead, the story unfolds the evolutionary processes that lead to the development of tools, food preparation, and communal living. The narrative begins with Longhead, a primitive ancestor, discovering fire after a lightning strike ignites a tree. Fascinated, Longhead learns the benefits of fire, including warmth, safety from predators, and cooked food, which enhances his and his companion Broken Tooth's quality of life. As they explore the advantages of their newfound discovery, they reveal cultural shifts such as the beginnings of social cooperation and the emergence of relationships resembling modern marriage. The story ultimately illustrates the transformative power of fire, serving as a catalyst for technological advancement, social structures, and the evolution of early human societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Prehistoric peoples Industries, Primitive Bull, Charles Livingston, 1874-1932 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47845 88684 88684