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100 1 _aKeary, C. F.
_q(Charles Francis),
_d1848-1917
245 1 4 _aThe Dawn of History: An Introduction to Pre-Historic Study
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-09
505 0 _aThe 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.
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistory, Ancient
653 _aMythology
653 _aArchaeology
700 1 _aKeary, Annie,
_d1825-1879
700 1 _aKeary, H. M.
_q(Henry Mee),
_d1846-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52030
999 _c92864
_d92864