02052cam a22003013u 4500 53050 UtSlPG 20260610134225.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 GN Forsman, Jaakko, 1839-1899 Tietoja maailman kansoista, heidän tavoista, uskonnoista ja vaiheista Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-09-14 E-text prepared by Jari Koivisto "TIETOJA MAAILMAN KANSOISTA, HEIDÄN TAVOISTA, USKONNOISTA JA VAIHEISTA" by J. O. Forsman is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the origins, customs, religions, and histories of different peoples across the world. It offers a comprehensive examination of humanity's development, beginning from early civilizations to contemporary societies. The opening of the text introduces the concept of humanity's division into various groups based on geographical, cultural, and physical characteristics. Forsman discusses the five major human races and their unique traits, such as the Caucasoid, Mongoloid, Ethiopian, American, and Malayan groups. He delves into the origins of humanity according to religious texts, particularly those in the Bible, and examines how environmental factors, societal needs, and innovations have shaped human development over time. The section emphasizes the interconnectedness of different cultures while also detailing their distinct practices and histories, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of various nations in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ethnology https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53050 93884 93884