The Keary, C. F. (Charles Francis) 1848-1917 creator Keary, Annie 1825-1879 Keary, H. M. (Henry Mee) 1846- text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Dawn of History: An Introduction to Pre-Historic Study" by C. F. Keary is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the early stages of human development and civilization, focusing on the traces and remnants left by prehistoric societies and their contributions to the evolution of culture. With an emphasis on archaeology and anthropology, it aims to provide readers with a foundational understanding of the technological and social advancements that characterized prehistoric life. The opening of the text sets the stage for an exploration of prehistory by drawing a vivid analogy to the fleeting nature of human existence. Keary begins with historical and traditional records, highlighting the limitations of these narratives in bridging the gap to early human life. He emphasizes the importance of archaeology, such as ancient tools and remains, in piecing together a clearer picture of prehistoric people. The narrative touches on the profound transformations in climate and environment that precede human activity, leading to a detailed examination of mankind’s earliest traces, revealing not only their tools but also their way of life and early social structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The earliest traces of man / C.F. Keary -- The second stone age / C.F. Keary -- The growth of language / C.F. Keary -- Families of language / C.F. Keary -- The nations of the Old World / C.F. Keary -- Early social life / H.M. Keary -- The village community / H.M. Keary -- Religion / A. Keary -- Aryan religions / C.F. Keary -- The other world / C.F. Keary -- Mythologies and folk-tales / C.F. Keary -- Picture-writing / A. Keary -- Phonetic writing / A. Keary -- Conclusion / C.F. Keary -- Appendix: Notes and authorities. Release date is 2016-05-09 Produced by Sonya Schermann, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified History, Ancient Mythology Archaeology D Original publication data not identified 05001640 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52030 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52030 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134211.0 52030