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Neanderthal hunters kill a reindeer during prehistoric times. From L'Homme Primitif, published 1870. Stock Photo

RMJDJYDK–Neanderthal hunters kill a reindeer during prehistoric times. From L'Homme Primitif, published 1870.

shells of molluscs from the Early Miocene, Germany, Schleswig-Holstein Stock Photo

RMEBN375–shells of molluscs from the Early Miocene, Germany, Schleswig-Holstein

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Vintage 19th century photograph: print captioned Kola Dancers. At one time, the name 'Kol' was used to identify a group of primitive aboriginal tribes thought to be descended from Negrito and Australoid peoples who had entered India in prehistoric times. These tribes are concentrated in central India and the northeastern regions of the Deccan plateau. They speak related languages described as 'Kolarian,' which are known today as the Munda languages. The tribes include the Santal, Munda, and Ho. But in modern usage, the term 'Kol' is used in a more restricted sense to identify a specific tribe Stock Photo

RM2E3PC2F–Vintage 19th century photograph: print captioned Kola Dancers. At one time, the name 'Kol' was used to identify a group of primitive aboriginal tribes thought to be descended from Negrito and Australoid peoples who had entered India in prehistoric times. These tribes are concentrated in central India and the northeastern regions of the Deccan plateau. They speak related languages described as 'Kolarian,' which are known today as the Munda languages. The tribes include the Santal, Munda, and Ho. But in modern usage, the term 'Kol' is used in a more restricted sense to identify a specific tribe

Color enhanced fossil record of an extinct arthropod from early Cambrian times. The Cambrian is the first geological period of the Paleozoic Era (1.9 million years ago). The rapid diversification of lifeforms in the Cambrian, known as the Cambrian explosi Stock Photo

RMG16ERP–Color enhanced fossil record of an extinct arthropod from early Cambrian times. The Cambrian is the first geological period of the Paleozoic Era (1.9 million years ago). The rapid diversification of lifeforms in the Cambrian, known as the Cambrian explosi

Tools, weapons and devices from prehistoric times, Stock Photo

RMT40HK3–Tools, weapons and devices from prehistoric times,

Hallstatt, Upper Austria, c1935. View of the village of Hallstatt on the shores of the Hallstätter See, in the Gmunden region. Salt was produced here from prehistoric times, and the village gave its name to the Hallstatt culture of the Early Iron Age, many artefacts of which were found in the area. From "Österreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R. Lechner (Wilhelm Müller), Vienna, c1935] Stock Photo

RMWX0Y10–Hallstatt, Upper Austria, c1935. View of the village of Hallstatt on the shores of the Hallstätter See, in the Gmunden region. Salt was produced here from prehistoric times, and the village gave its name to the Hallstatt culture of the Early Iron Age, many artefacts of which were found in the area. From "Österreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R. Lechner (Wilhelm Müller), Vienna, c1935]

Bronte, a trilobite with a very large pygidium Stock Photo

RMENMFPT–Bronte, a trilobite with a very large pygidium

early reptile (Protorosaurus), ancestor of the Dinosaurs Stock Photo

RMCRDME8–early reptile (Protorosaurus), ancestor of the Dinosaurs

Coastal hills in the Silurian period . In the foreground trilobites and giant crabs Stock Photo

RMEM4T36–Coastal hills in the Silurian period . In the foreground trilobites and giant crabs

Cliff top artwork at depicting fossils found in the area from millions of years ago at Seaham in County Durham Stock Photo

RMM0XATN–Cliff top artwork at depicting fossils found in the area from millions of years ago at Seaham in County Durham

The British Museum London, UK. 14 February 2022. The World of Stonehenge, the UK’s first ever major exhibition on Stonehenge and the largest British Museum exhibition of recent times – running from 17 Feb-17 July 2022. Image: Spiritual warriors. Yew wood and quartzite, Roos Carr, near Withernsea, East Yorkshire, 1100-500 BC. Hull and East Riding Museum. Credit: Malcolm Park/Alamy Live News. Stock Photo

RM2HN5A9B–The British Museum London, UK. 14 February 2022. The World of Stonehenge, the UK’s first ever major exhibition on Stonehenge and the largest British Museum exhibition of recent times – running from 17 Feb-17 July 2022. Image: Spiritual warriors. Yew wood and quartzite, Roos Carr, near Withernsea, East Yorkshire, 1100-500 BC. Hull and East Riding Museum. Credit: Malcolm Park/Alamy Live News.

In the village of Hallstatt footpaths very steep. Until late 19th century Hallstatt could only be reached by boat. Stock Photo

RMH1EX9H–In the village of Hallstatt footpaths very steep. Until late 19th century Hallstatt could only be reached by boat.

London city scape as seen from Tower of London Stock Photo

RM2HKH4N5–London city scape as seen from Tower of London

Kit hill Cornwall Chimney stack from disused mine shafts Stock Photo

RMABJP6R–Kit hill Cornwall Chimney stack from disused mine shafts

History of Pittsburgh and environs, from prehistoric days to the beginning of the American revolution .. . sbefore some of them decided to try their fortunes inAmerica. The genealogy of the family is most interesting, involv-ing, as it does, several of the most historic and importantof the racial elements of the continent of Europe, as itwas from mediaeval times forward. Tlie admixture ofthe Norman blood with that of the early inhabitants ofthe British Isles did much to diversify and to developthat individual and collective nation, and to give it thatdevelopment that has thus far made it invin Stock Photo

RM2AKMCX0–History of Pittsburgh and environs, from prehistoric days to the beginning of the American revolution .. . sbefore some of them decided to try their fortunes inAmerica. The genealogy of the family is most interesting, involv-ing, as it does, several of the most historic and importantof the racial elements of the continent of Europe, as itwas from mediaeval times forward. Tlie admixture ofthe Norman blood with that of the early inhabitants ofthe British Isles did much to diversify and to developthat individual and collective nation, and to give it thatdevelopment that has thus far made it invin

Italy, Catanzaro, Antiquarium Civico, travel landmark vector illustration Stock Vector

RF2PHPH8W–Italy, Catanzaro, Antiquarium Civico, travel landmark vector illustration

Brading, Isle of Wight, England, UK, Stock Photo

RMJY8PYJ–Brading, Isle of Wight, England, UK,

. The early herdsmen . THE EARLY HERDSMEN THE people whose life is portrayed in this volume lived in the earlv part of the Prehistoric period, which followed the melting of the glaciers. It is usually referred to as the Neolithic period, or the Polished Stone age, to distinguish it from the earlier Pleistocene period when the cave-man lived. In the Early Sea People we have shown how at this time some people wandered to the sea, where they became fisher- men. In this volume it is shown how the ] irehistoric Aryans of the interior overcame the difficulties of the times by changing their attitude Stock Photo

RMMAATP8–. The early herdsmen . THE EARLY HERDSMEN THE people whose life is portrayed in this volume lived in the earlv part of the Prehistoric period, which followed the melting of the glaciers. It is usually referred to as the Neolithic period, or the Polished Stone age, to distinguish it from the earlier Pleistocene period when the cave-man lived. In the Early Sea People we have shown how at this time some people wandered to the sea, where they became fisher- men. In this volume it is shown how the ] irehistoric Aryans of the interior overcame the difficulties of the times by changing their attitude

Neanderthal man feasting on their kill during prehistoric times. From L'Homme Primitif, published 1870. Stock Photo

RMJDJY7T–Neanderthal man feasting on their kill during prehistoric times. From L'Homme Primitif, published 1870.

RM2E3PC2B–Vintage 19th century photograph: print captioned Kola Dancers. At one time, the name 'Kol' was used to identify a group of primitive aboriginal tribes thought to be descended from Negrito and Australoid peoples who had entered India in prehistoric times. These tribes are concentrated in central India and the northeastern regions of the Deccan plateau. They speak related languages described as 'Kolarian,' which are known today as the Munda languages. The tribes include the Santal, Munda, and Ho. But in modern usage, the term 'Kol' is used in a more restricted sense to identify a specific tribe

Color enhanced fossil drawing of an extinct organism belonging to the phylum group from early Cambrian times. The Cambrian is the first geological period of the Paleozoic Era (1.9 million years ago). The rapid diversification of lifeforms in the Cambrian, Stock Photo

RMG16ERN–Color enhanced fossil drawing of an extinct organism belonging to the phylum group from early Cambrian times. The Cambrian is the first geological period of the Paleozoic Era (1.9 million years ago). The rapid diversification of lifeforms in the Cambrian,

RMEM4T38–Coastal Redwood: twigs

RM2HN59P8–The British Museum London, UK. 14 February 2022. The World of Stonehenge, the UK’s first ever major exhibition on Stonehenge and the largest British Museum exhibition of recent times – running from 17 Feb-17 July 2022. Image: 4000 year old Seahenge display. Oak, Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, 2049BC. Lynn Museum Norfolk loan. Credit: Malcolm Park/Alamy Live News.

RMH1EX91–In the village of Hallstatt footpaths very steep. Until late 19th century Hallstatt could only be reached by boat.

Ægean archæeology; an introduction to the archæeology of prehistoric Greece . and donot recur in later times. The Early Minoan seemsto have been particularly fond of making vases of stone.They have been found (though not all have the re-markable beauty of those from Mochlos) in all sites ofthis period in Crete. Whereas the pottery of the timeis much inferior to that of the Neolithic period whichpreceded it and that of the Middle Minoan periodwhich followed it, the stone vases are splendid. Itwould seem as if the degeneration of the pottery thatfollowed the introduction of metal turned the men Stock Photo

RM2AJEC20–Ægean archæeology; an introduction to the archæeology of prehistoric Greece . and donot recur in later times. The Early Minoan seemsto have been particularly fond of making vases of stone.They have been found (though not all have the re-markable beauty of those from Mochlos) in all sites ofthis period in Crete. Whereas the pottery of the timeis much inferior to that of the Neolithic period whichpreceded it and that of the Middle Minoan periodwhich followed it, the stone vases are splendid. Itwould seem as if the degeneration of the pottery thatfollowed the introduction of metal turned the men

Neanderthals sculpting and drawing on the walls of their caves during prehistoric times. From L'Homme Primitif, published 1870. Stock Photo

RMJDJYHX–Neanderthals sculpting and drawing on the walls of their caves during prehistoric times. From L'Homme Primitif, published 1870.

RMG16ERT–Color enhanced fossil record of an extinct arthropod from early Cambrian times. The Cambrian is the first geological period of the Paleozoic Era (1.9 million years ago). The rapid diversification of lifeforms in the Cambrian, known as the Cambrian explosi

RMEM4T37–Coastal Redwood

RM2HN59XW–The British Museum London, UK. 14 February 2022. The World of Stonehenge, the UK’s first ever major exhibition on Stonehenge and the largest British Museum exhibition of recent times – running from 17 Feb-17 July 2022. Image: 4000 year old Seahenge display. Oak, Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, 2049BC. Lynn Museum Norfolk loan. Credit: Malcolm Park/Alamy Live News.

RMH1EXDM–In the village of Hallstatt footpaths very steep. Until late 19th century Hallstatt could only be reached by boat.

Ridpath's history of the world; being an account of the ethnic origin, primitive estate, early migrations, social conditions and present promise of the principal families of men .. . ndLesser Antilles—-such as they were atthe time of the discovery of America—and the Red races distributed throughthe New World from Patagonia to thelands of the Esquimaux, were all, atleast until a recent date—as many of themstill are—unacquainted with the useof metals in any form. They thereforebelong to the age of stone as much asdid the barbarians of prehistoric times.It thus becomes impossible, withoutcollater Stock Photo

RM2AJCMB7–Ridpath's history of the world; being an account of the ethnic origin, primitive estate, early migrations, social conditions and present promise of the principal families of men .. . ndLesser Antilles—-such as they were atthe time of the discovery of America—and the Red races distributed throughthe New World from Patagonia to thelands of the Esquimaux, were all, atleast until a recent date—as many of themstill are—unacquainted with the useof metals in any form. They thereforebelong to the age of stone as much asdid the barbarians of prehistoric times.It thus becomes impossible, withoutcollater

Neanderthal man under the rock shelter of the Bruniquel Cave, France in prehistoric times. From L'Homme Primitif, published 1870. Stock Photo

RMJDJY6J–Neanderthal man under the rock shelter of the Bruniquel Cave, France in prehistoric times. From L'Homme Primitif, published 1870.

Color enhanced fossil record of an extinct sponge organism from early Cambrian times. The Cambrian is the first geological period of the Paleozoic Era (1.9 million years ago). The rapid diversification of lifeforms in the Cambrian, known as the Cambrian e Stock Photo

RMG16ERR–Color enhanced fossil record of an extinct sponge organism from early Cambrian times. The Cambrian is the first geological period of the Paleozoic Era (1.9 million years ago). The rapid diversification of lifeforms in the Cambrian, known as the Cambrian e

Restored Moundvase from Ohio, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMW2X6B2–Restored Moundvase from Ohio, , (anthropology book, 1874)

RM2HN59AF–The British Museum London, UK. 14 February 2022. The World of Stonehenge, the UK’s first ever major exhibition on Stonehenge and the largest British Museum exhibition of recent times – running from 17 Feb-17 July 2022. Image: 4000 year old Seahenge display. Oak, Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, 2049BC. Lynn Museum Norfolk loan. Credit: Malcolm Park/Alamy Live News.

RMH1EXE5–In the village of Hallstatt footpaths very steep. Until late 19th century Hallstatt could only be reached by boat.

RM2AJ9F9A–Ridpath's history of the world; being an account of the ethnic origin, primitive estate, early migrations, social conditions and present promise of the principal families of men .. . y, and two of millet. Itappears that rye and oats were as yetunknown. Reverting to the animals of the lakeregions in prehistoric times we note twospecies of wild cattle, namely, the urusand the bison. The former seems tohave been reduced to partial domestica- 318 GREAT RACES OF MANKIND. tion as early as the neolithic period, butno indication of such a fact has beenDeductions from found in the old stone age. the an

Dwellings from the reindeer period, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTR9Y8W–Dwellings from the reindeer period, , (anthropology book, 1874)

RM2HN59A4–The British Museum London, UK. 14 February 2022. The World of Stonehenge, the UK’s first ever major exhibition on Stonehenge and the largest British Museum exhibition of recent times – running from 17 Feb-17 July 2022. Image: 4000 year old Seahenge display. Oak, Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, 2049BC. Lynn Museum Norfolk loan. Credit: Malcolm Park/Alamy Live News.

RMH1EXAF–In the village of Hallstatt footpaths very steep. Until late 19th century Hallstatt could only be reached by boat.

Mexico, the wonderland of the South . situated, as a numberof mines can be reached from there by a short railwayjourney or a days horseback ride over fairly good roads. In Ocotlan, Taviche, Ejutla, and other adjacent districtsthere are numerous mines producing gold, silver, copperand lead, the precious metals being invariably combinedwith other minerals. Some of these mines were workedin the early Spanish days and even in prehistoric times.One of the best known of them is the Natividad in the Ixtlandistrict, which is one of the oldest and richest in Mexico.It produces both silver and gold, and Stock Photo

RM2AN2JA4–Mexico, the wonderland of the South . situated, as a numberof mines can be reached from there by a short railwayjourney or a days horseback ride over fairly good roads. In Ocotlan, Taviche, Ejutla, and other adjacent districtsthere are numerous mines producing gold, silver, copperand lead, the precious metals being invariably combinedwith other minerals. Some of these mines were workedin the early Spanish days and even in prehistoric times.One of the best known of them is the Natividad in the Ixtlandistrict, which is one of the oldest and richest in Mexico.It produces both silver and gold, and

Grave finds from Treenhöi, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTRHEYK–Grave finds from Treenhöi, , (anthropology book, 1874)

RM2HN59YE–The British Museum London, UK. 14 February 2022. The World of Stonehenge, the UK’s first ever major exhibition on Stonehenge and the largest British Museum exhibition of recent times – running from 17 Feb-17 July 2022. Image: 4000 year old Seahenge display. Oak, Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, 2049BC. Lynn Museum Norfolk loan. Credit: Malcolm Park/Alamy Live News.

RMH1EXBB–In the village of Hallstatt footpaths very steep. Until late 19th century Hallstatt could only be reached by boat.

Ægean archæeology; an introduction to the archæeology of prehistoric Greece . there can equally be nodoubt. . Of stone reliefs we have not many. In the Cycladesin the Early Minoan period spiral-band designs hadalready appeared on carved vases, shaped as models ofstone houses (p. 48), before even they were painted onplaster probably. In later times the carved stone was atranslation from the fresco-painting; this we see in theOrchomenos ceilings. The intermediate form in stuccorelief existed commonly. And stone vases had reliefbands of stone ornament, as we see at Knossos. Thewell-known Myc Stock Photo

RM2AJDABA–Ægean archæeology; an introduction to the archæeology of prehistoric Greece . there can equally be nodoubt. . Of stone reliefs we have not many. In the Cycladesin the Early Minoan period spiral-band designs hadalready appeared on carved vases, shaped as models ofstone houses (p. 48), before even they were painted onplaster probably. In later times the carved stone was atranslation from the fresco-painting; this we see in theOrchomenos ceilings. The intermediate form in stuccorelief existed commonly. And stone vases had reliefbands of stone ornament, as we see at Knossos. Thewell-known Myc

Predmoster Artefacts from Bone (after Mankel), , (anthropology book, 1894) Stock Photo

RMTR9YPB–Predmoster Artefacts from Bone (after Mankel), , (anthropology book, 1894)

RM2HN59XF–The British Museum London, UK. 14 February 2022. The World of Stonehenge, the UK’s first ever major exhibition on Stonehenge and the largest British Museum exhibition of recent times – running from 17 Feb-17 July 2022. Image: 4000 year old Seahenge display. Oak, Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, 2049BC. Lynn Museum Norfolk loan. Credit: Malcolm Park/Alamy Live News.

RMH1EXA6–In the village of Hallstatt footpaths very steep. Until late 19th century Hallstatt could only be reached by boat.

The ancient world, from the earliest times to 800 AD . of early man are now wholly extinct, like thehuge mammoth, the fierce cave-bear, and the terrible saber-toothed tiger.Geologists, however, find skeletons of these animals, corresponding closeljwith the drawings of prehistoric artists. §2] STEPS IN PROGRESS mains are found in caves, where primitive man made his home;sometimes, in refuse heaps where he cast the remnants fromhis food; sometimes in the gravel of old river beds where hefished. As a rule in such deposits, the lowest layers of soilcontain the rudest sort of tools, while higher la Stock Photo

RM2ANA4TT–The ancient world, from the earliest times to 800 AD . of early man are now wholly extinct, like thehuge mammoth, the fierce cave-bear, and the terrible saber-toothed tiger.Geologists, however, find skeletons of these animals, corresponding closeljwith the drawings of prehistoric artists. §2] STEPS IN PROGRESS mains are found in caves, where primitive man made his home;sometimes, in refuse heaps where he cast the remnants fromhis food; sometimes in the gravel of old river beds where hefished. As a rule in such deposits, the lowest layers of soilcontain the rudest sort of tools, while higher la

Ornament from ore, found at Gräfschwyl, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMW2X6AP–Ornament from ore, found at Gräfschwyl, , (anthropology book, 1874)

RMH1EX9J–In the village of Hallstatt footpaths very steep. Until late 19th century Hallstatt could only be reached by boat.

Warwick castle and its earls : from Saxon times to the present day . e Castle,I must say a word, by way of preface, about theearly history of the town and county. It is neithera very long nor a very complicated history, thoughit is a little difficult to decide exactly where legendends and history begins. The prehistoric history need not detain us.According to Mr. Timms, the able historian of thecounty, no remains are known, except, of course, inthe case of early camps and tumuli and ancient roadswhich are within the limits of written history, but ofwhich nothing or little is definitely known. Stock Photo

RM2AKNCR1–Warwick castle and its earls : from Saxon times to the present day . e Castle,I must say a word, by way of preface, about theearly history of the town and county. It is neithera very long nor a very complicated history, thoughit is a little difficult to decide exactly where legendends and history begins. The prehistoric history need not detain us.According to Mr. Timms, the able historian of thecounty, no remains are known, except, of course, inthe case of early camps and tumuli and ancient roadswhich are within the limits of written history, but ofwhich nothing or little is definitely known.

Erratic block from the so-called Ice Age, anonym 1890 Stock Photo

RMPR4FNT–Erratic block from the so-called Ice Age, anonym 1890

RMH1EX7X–In the village of Hallstatt footpaths very steep. Until late 19th century Hallstatt could only be reached by boat.

The arts and crafts of ancient Egypt . 135, 136, 137. Modelled heads 138. Modelled head and skull CHAPTER XV CLOTHING Though leather hides, with the hair on, are foundover bodies in the earliest graves, yet linen clothwas introduced early in the prehistoric times, andis frequently found wrapped around the bodies. On reaching the first dynasty the weaving is seento be very fine and regular, though we only havesom^ of the stuff used for mummy wrappings, from»the tomb of King Zer. The threads are very uni-form, and there are 160 to the inch in the warp and120 in the woof. Modern fine cambric has Stock Photo

RM2AKAKXM–The arts and crafts of ancient Egypt . 135, 136, 137. Modelled heads 138. Modelled head and skull CHAPTER XV CLOTHING Though leather hides, with the hair on, are foundover bodies in the earliest graves, yet linen clothwas introduced early in the prehistoric times, andis frequently found wrapped around the bodies. On reaching the first dynasty the weaving is seento be very fine and regular, though we only havesom^ of the stuff used for mummy wrappings, from»the tomb of King Zer. The threads are very uni-form, and there are 160 to the inch in the warp and120 in the woof. Modern fine cambric has

Picture from the Glacial or Ice Age, J. Varrone 1890 Stock Photo

RMPR4GAB–Picture from the Glacial or Ice Age, J. Varrone 1890

. The palace of Minos : a comparative account of the successive stages of the early Cretan civilization as illustrated by the discoveries at Knossos . Fig. 28. Pre-dynastic Egyptian Bowl of Syenite from Knossos (|- c). and at times without ledge handles. After the Second Dynasty they dis-appear. In Fig. 29 an Egyptian porphyry bowl of the same class ^ belongingto the Late Prehistoric Period is shown for comparison, and in Fig. 30another, also of porphyry, of higher build. The same tradition is illustrated by a large bowl of hornblende Earlyporphyry found in an unstratified deposit to the North Stock Photo

RM2CDKT9N–. The palace of Minos : a comparative account of the successive stages of the early Cretan civilization as illustrated by the discoveries at Knossos . Fig. 28. Pre-dynastic Egyptian Bowl of Syenite from Knossos (|- c). and at times without ledge handles. After the Second Dynasty they dis-appear. In Fig. 29 an Egyptian porphyry bowl of the same class ^ belongingto the Late Prehistoric Period is shown for comparison, and in Fig. 30another, also of porphyry, of higher build. The same tradition is illustrated by a large bowl of hornblende Earlyporphyry found in an unstratified deposit to the North

Potting shards from the castle walls near Beuchow, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMW2X6AW–Potting shards from the castle walls near Beuchow, , (anthropology book, 1874)

. Pottery and porcelain, from early times down to the Philadelphia exhibition of 1876 . Fig. 2.— Vom of the Stone Age. I know. It is easy to believe that archaic man, when he began to evolvefrom the animal state, at once began to invent, and that, after he had. Fig. ;t.— Irwe qf the Bronze Age. discovered the uses of fire, the first need was of vessels which could beused upon the fire to seethe and boil.And what do we find THE STOXE AGE. 15 The Heindeer Age—the Stone Age.—Of prehistoric times, wlieiithe reindeer roved free over Europe, even to the sliores of the Medi-terranean, in the Stone Stock Photo

RM2CDBHG2–. Pottery and porcelain, from early times down to the Philadelphia exhibition of 1876 . Fig. 2.— Vom of the Stone Age. I know. It is easy to believe that archaic man, when he began to evolvefrom the animal state, at once began to invent, and that, after he had. Fig. ;t.— Irwe qf the Bronze Age. discovered the uses of fire, the first need was of vessels which could beused upon the fire to seethe and boil.And what do we find THE STOXE AGE. 15 The Heindeer Age—the Stone Age.—Of prehistoric times, wlieiithe reindeer roved free over Europe, even to the sliores of the Medi-terranean, in the Stone

Roman swords from different periods, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTRHF1K–Roman swords from different periods, , (anthropology book, 1874)

. Pottery and porcelain, from early times down to the Philadelphia exhibition of 1876 . Fig. ;t.— Irwe qf the Bronze Age. discovered the uses of fire, the first need was of vessels which could beused upon the fire to seethe and boil.And what do we find THE STOXE AGE. 15 The Heindeer Age—the Stone Age.—Of prehistoric times, wlieiithe reindeer roved free over Europe, even to the sliores of the Medi-terranean, in the Stone age, even when man hved in caves and wasonly able to fashion things with stones, a few pots have been found,showing how early his wants led him to fashion things of clay.. Fi Stock Photo

RM2CDBH7G–. Pottery and porcelain, from early times down to the Philadelphia exhibition of 1876 . Fig. ;t.— Irwe qf the Bronze Age. discovered the uses of fire, the first need was of vessels which could beused upon the fire to seethe and boil.And what do we find THE STOXE AGE. 15 The Heindeer Age—the Stone Age.—Of prehistoric times, wlieiithe reindeer roved free over Europe, even to the sliores of the Medi-terranean, in the Stone age, even when man hved in caves and wasonly able to fashion things with stones, a few pots have been found,showing how early his wants led him to fashion things of clay.. Fi

Braids and trades from the Swiss pile dwellings, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTR9YA5–Braids and trades from the Swiss pile dwellings, , (anthropology book, 1874)

. The early herdsmen. Prehistoric peoples. THE EARLY HERDSMEN THE people whose life is portrayed in this volume lived in the earlv part of the Prehistoric period, which followed the melting of the glaciers. It is usually referred to as the Neolithic period, or the Polished Stone age, to distinguish it from the earlier Pleistocene period when the cave-man lived. In the Early Sea People we have shown how at this time some people wandered to the sea, where they became fisher- men. In this volume it is shown how the ] irehistoric Aryans of the interior overcame the difficulties of the times by cha Stock Photo

RMRE84MH–. The early herdsmen. Prehistoric peoples. THE EARLY HERDSMEN THE people whose life is portrayed in this volume lived in the earlv part of the Prehistoric period, which followed the melting of the glaciers. It is usually referred to as the Neolithic period, or the Polished Stone age, to distinguish it from the earlier Pleistocene period when the cave-man lived. In the Early Sea People we have shown how at this time some people wandered to the sea, where they became fisher- men. In this volume it is shown how the ] irehistoric Aryans of the interior overcame the difficulties of the times by cha

Clay vessels from the Swiss pile dwellings, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMW2X68B–Clay vessels from the Swiss pile dwellings, , (anthropology book, 1874)

. Secrets of earth and sea. Science; Natural history; Archaeology; Art, Primitive. THE SWASTIKA 197 who worship the sun (which is associated with the Swastika in China), call it by a native name signifying "the luck." It is also found as a decorative design in the most ancient remains of man in America, dating (so far as can be guessed) from a thousand years or more before Columbus (Fig. 47). It is generally held that the Swastika must have been introduced into America in prehistoric times by early redskin immigrants, from Asia. The question has been raised as to whether this introdu Stock Photo

RMRDJ4NM–. Secrets of earth and sea. Science; Natural history; Archaeology; Art, Primitive. THE SWASTIKA 197 who worship the sun (which is associated with the Swastika in China), call it by a native name signifying "the luck." It is also found as a decorative design in the most ancient remains of man in America, dating (so far as can be guessed) from a thousand years or more before Columbus (Fig. 47). It is generally held that the Swastika must have been introduced into America in prehistoric times by early redskin immigrants, from Asia. The question has been raised as to whether this introdu

Forest from the coal-mining era, aus Hirts Geographischen Bildertafeln 1893 Stock Photo

RMPR4F4N–Forest from the coal-mining era, aus Hirts Geographischen Bildertafeln 1893

. The early herdsmen. Prehistoric peoples. 36 The Early Herdsmen That night Tether-peg did not sleep. She felt that trouble was near. While she was thinking, an owl came and screeched from a tree near her pit. Three times the owl screeched and each time she thought it said that trouble was close at hand. The brave woman crept out of the pit. She peered into the night. Darkness covered the face of the earth. The sky was inky black. Tether-peg drew back for the darkness seemed to press upon her. Again the owl screeched. "Bird of Night!" cried the brave woman, "Come not to our dwel Stock Photo

RMRE9D13–. The early herdsmen. Prehistoric peoples. 36 The Early Herdsmen That night Tether-peg did not sleep. She felt that trouble was near. While she was thinking, an owl came and screeched from a tree near her pit. Three times the owl screeched and each time she thought it said that trouble was close at hand. The brave woman crept out of the pit. She peered into the night. Darkness covered the face of the earth. The sky was inky black. Tether-peg drew back for the darkness seemed to press upon her. Again the owl screeched. "Bird of Night!" cried the brave woman, "Come not to our dwel

Pipe from the foot bone of a reindeer, 1874 Stock Photo

RMT3K9NG–Pipe from the foot bone of a reindeer, 1874

Polished stone ax from Belgium, set in Hirschhorn, 1874 Stock Photo

RMPR4HGR–Polished stone ax from Belgium, set in Hirschhorn, 1874

Clay vessels and vessel ornaments from the Swiss pile dwellings, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTR9YBT–Clay vessels and vessel ornaments from the Swiss pile dwellings, , (anthropology book, 1874)

Miocene monkey from Pikermi, , anonym (evolution history book, 1890) Stock Photo

RMTR9Y5F–Miocene monkey from Pikermi, , anonym (evolution history book, 1890)

Dragon ship from a rock image at Tegneby, Bohuslän, 1874 Stock Photo

RMP3T6KM–Dragon ship from a rock image at Tegneby, Bohuslän, 1874

Anoplotherium commune. From the gypsum quarries near Montmartre, Paris, , anonym (evolution history book, 1890) Stock Photo

RMTR9Y59–Anoplotherium commune. From the gypsum quarries near Montmartre, Paris, , anonym (evolution history book, 1890)

Grazing reindeer. Engraving on reindeer horn from the Keßler Loch (after Boyd Dawkins), , (anthropology book, 1894) Stock Photo

RMTRHF2D–Grazing reindeer. Engraving on reindeer horn from the Keßler Loch (after Boyd Dawkins), , (anthropology book, 1894)

Vesuvius and Somma seen from the land side, J.V[arrone]? 1890 Stock Photo

RMPR4FPX–Vesuvius and Somma seen from the land side, J.V[arrone]? 1890

Bronze knives and razors from Denmark. 429, 430) knives, 431, 432) razors, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTRHEW9–Bronze knives and razors from Denmark. 429, 430) knives, 431, 432) razors, , (anthropology book, 1874)

From the left: moulds for small rings, moulds for a hollow tent, moulds for a saw, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTRHET7–From the left: moulds for small rings, moulds for a hollow tent, moulds for a saw, , (anthropology book, 1874)

Looms from the pile dwellings. Reconstructed according to the finds by Paur, belt manufacturer in Zurich., , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTR9YA9–Looms from the pile dwellings. Reconstructed according to the finds by Paur, belt manufacturer in Zurich., , (anthropology book, 1874)

Grave finds from Hallstatt. 470-474) Swords and daggers. 475) Belt of bronze plate, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTRHF1E–Grave finds from Hallstatt. 470-474) Swords and daggers. 475) Belt of bronze plate, , (anthropology book, 1874)

Bronze weapons from the Swiss pile dwellings. 395) sword, 396) dagger, 397) spearhead, 398) arrowhead, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTRHETP–Bronze weapons from the Swiss pile dwellings. 395) sword, 396) dagger, 397) spearhead, 398) arrowhead, , (anthropology book, 1874)

Items to sew. 118) Polishing stone for needle. 119) Needle with renewed eye. 120) Needle of the Eskimos. 121-124) Needle of the reindeer francans. 125) carving from reindeer antler, 1874 Stock Photo

RMMXT323–Items to sew. 118) Polishing stone for needle. 119) Needle with renewed eye. 120) Needle of the Eskimos. 121-124) Needle of the reindeer francans. 125) carving from reindeer antler, 1874

Woolen garments from the Bronze Age, found in a Danish tomb. 1) Wollen skirt, 2) Wollen coat, 3) Wollen plaid, 4, 5) Wollen hats, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTR9YBA–Woolen garments from the Bronze Age, found in a Danish tomb. 1) Wollen skirt, 2) Wollen coat, 3) Wollen plaid, 4, 5) Wollen hats, , (anthropology book, 1874)

Meteo iron equipment from Greenland. 451) leather knife, 452) harpoon, 453) knife, 1874 Stock Photo

RMPEJMK7–Meteo iron equipment from Greenland. 451) leather knife, 452) harpoon, 453) knife, 1874

Nordic swords and daggers. 418) swords from Ireland, 419, 422) swords from Sweden, 420, 421) swords from Switzerland, 422-427) swords from Denmark, 428) dagger from Rheinhessen, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTRHEW7–Nordic swords and daggers. 418) swords from Ireland, 419, 422) swords from Sweden, 420, 421) swords from Switzerland, 422-427) swords from Denmark, 428) dagger from Rheinhessen, , (anthropology book, 1874)

bone harpoon decorated with ribbon ornament from the Kessler hole;Bone harpoon from the Kessler hole decorated with ribbon ornament, 1894 Stock Photo

RMPEJM8R–bone harpoon decorated with ribbon ornament from the Kessler hole;Bone harpoon from the Kessler hole decorated with ribbon ornament, 1894

Archaeopteryx lithographica from Solnhofen, , anonym (biology book, 1893) Stock Photo

RMTR9Y4X–Archaeopteryx lithographica from Solnhofen, , anonym (biology book, 1893)

Average through the valley of the Vézère and the rock of Ero-Magnon: b) dump, c) large boulder, d) promontory, P) limestone, M) debris from the slopes and alluvium of the valley, e) Ero-Magnon rocks, f) cave, j) caves of Le Eingle (to Boyd Dawkins), , (anthropology book, 1894) Stock Photo

RMTRHF3C–Average through the valley of the Vézère and the rock of Ero-Magnon: b) dump, c) large boulder, d) promontory, P) limestone, M) debris from the slopes and alluvium of the valley, e) Ero-Magnon rocks, f) cave, j) caves of Le Eingle (to Boyd Dawkins), , (anthropology book, 1894)

Weapons and objects from the Swiss pile dwellings. 254, 255) Bone awl, 256) bone needle, 257) arrowhead attached with thread, 258) stone hoe with double attachment in deer horn and wood, 259) stone saw with deer horn handle., 1874 Stock Photo

RMT3K9NJ–Weapons and objects from the Swiss pile dwellings. 254, 255) Bone awl, 256) bone needle, 257) arrowhead attached with thread, 258) stone hoe with double attachment in deer horn and wood, 259) stone saw with deer horn handle., 1874

126, 127) Pogamagan of the Indians from the Mackenzie River. 128) Tusk of a walrus with engraved drawing. 129) Tusk of a walrus with engraved drawing. 130) carved handle of a dagger. 131) Reindeer. 132) Polar bear, carved by the Chukchi, 1874 Stock Photo

RMMXT319–126, 127) Pogamagan of the Indians from the Mackenzie River. 128) Tusk of a walrus with engraved drawing. 129) Tusk of a walrus with engraved drawing. 130) carved handle of a dagger. 131) Reindeer. 132) Polar bear, carved by the Chukchi, 1874

Jewellery and weapons from the La Téne Group. 476, 480) Lance tips, 477, 478) Swords, 479) Decorated sheath, 481) Celt, 482, 483) Sickles, 484) Earth borer, 485) Fibula, 486) Horse snaffle, 487, 489) Scissors, 488) Neck ring, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTR9YCA–Jewellery and weapons from the La Téne Group. 476, 480) Lance tips, 477, 478) Swords, 479) Decorated sheath, 481) Celt, 482, 483) Sickles, 484) Earth borer, 485) Fibula, 486) Horse snaffle, 487, 489) Scissors, 488) Neck ring, , (anthropology book, 1874)

Grave finds from the older Iron Age (Roman-Germanic Museum in Mainz). A, b) Frankish throwing axe, c, d) Swords from the time of Chilperich, e) Belt jewellery, f) Ear jewellery, g) Pliers, h) Bronze vessel, i) Needle, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTR9YCF–Grave finds from the older Iron Age (Roman-Germanic Museum in Mainz). A, b) Frankish throwing axe, c, d) Swords from the time of Chilperich, e) Belt jewellery, f) Ear jewellery, g) Pliers, h) Bronze vessel, i) Needle, , (anthropology book, 1874)

Tissue findings from the stilt houses. 273) wicker, 274) blanket, mat, 275) ropes and cords, 276) part of hunting net or fishing net, 277) thick fabric of bast strips or strings, 278) twilled fabric, 1874 Stock Photo

RMPEJMK6–Tissue findings from the stilt houses. 273) wicker, 274) blanket, mat, 275) ropes and cords, 276) part of hunting net or fishing net, 277) thick fabric of bast strips or strings, 278) twilled fabric, 1874

Tools and harnesses from the pile dwellings. 260) Pot, 261) Cookware, 262) Cooking pot with fire ring made of clay, 263) Milking utensils, 264) Jug, 265) Drinking utensils, 266) urn with lid, 267) Open vase, 268) Plate with black and red triangles, 269) Wagon wheel, 270) Comb, 271) Moon picture, 272) Animal picture, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTR9YAG–Tools and harnesses from the pile dwellings. 260) Pot, 261) Cookware, 262) Cooking pot with fire ring made of clay, 263) Milking utensils, 264) Jug, 265) Drinking utensils, 266) urn with lid, 267) Open vase, 268) Plate with black and red triangles, 269) Wagon wheel, 270) Comb, 271) Moon picture, 272) Animal picture, , (anthropology book, 1874)

Devices and tools made of stone and bone found in Denmark. 168, 169) Fishing hook from leg. 170-172) Stones to weigh down the nets. 173) Flint knife. 174) Stone core with knife blades blasted off. 175, 176) Stone axes, seen from the side and from the front. 177) Scraper stone. 178) Flint nodules where the work is not completed. 179, 180) Saws from flintstone. 181) Flint arrowhead. 182) Stone chisel, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTR9Y96–Devices and tools made of stone and bone found in Denmark. 168, 169) Fishing hook from leg. 170-172) Stones to weigh down the nets. 173) Flint knife. 174) Stone core with knife blades blasted off. 175, 176) Stone axes, seen from the side and from the front. 177) Scraper stone. 178) Flint nodules where the work is not completed. 179, 180) Saws from flintstone. 181) Flint arrowhead. 182) Stone chisel, , (anthropology book, 1874)

Weapons and objects from the Swiss pile dwellings. 242) Arrowhead fixed with earth resin, 243) Arrowheads, 244, 245) Clay vessels from pile dwellings, 246) Hoe made of deer horn, 247 a, b) Axe hammers, 248) Lancet made of flint stone, 249) Arrowhead made of bone fixed with earth resin, 250) Stone hoe, 251) Stone chisel with deer horn handle, 252) Chisel for woodwork, 253) Stone hammer set in deer horn, wood style, 1874 Stock Photo

RMT3K9NK–Weapons and objects from the Swiss pile dwellings. 242) Arrowhead fixed with earth resin, 243) Arrowheads, 244, 245) Clay vessels from pile dwellings, 246) Hoe made of deer horn, 247 a, b) Axe hammers, 248) Lancet made of flint stone, 249) Arrowhead made of bone fixed with earth resin, 250) Stone hoe, 251) Stone chisel with deer horn handle, 252) Chisel for woodwork, 253) Stone hammer set in deer horn, wood style, 1874

Weapons and tools from the age of pile dwellings. 1) Corner pile head, 2, 3) Wooden mallets for ramming in the piles. 4) Stone wedge. 5) Holmaxt. 6) Stone hammer. 7) Stone axe. 8) Axe hammer. 9) Stone saw. 10) Flint saw. 11) Deer horn hammer. 12) Bear tooth (puncturing tool). 13) Two yew wood knives. 14) Hunting bow and war bow made of yew wood. 15) Spearheads. 16) Throwing spear, , (anthropology book, 1874) Stock Photo

RMTR9Y9T–Weapons and tools from the age of pile dwellings. 1) Corner pile head, 2, 3) Wooden mallets for ramming in the piles. 4) Stone wedge. 5) Holmaxt. 6) Stone hammer. 7) Stone axe. 8) Axe hammer. 9) Stone saw. 10) Flint saw. 11) Deer horn hammer. 12) Bear tooth (puncturing tool). 13) Two yew wood knives. 14) Hunting bow and war bow made of yew wood. 15) Spearheads. 16) Throwing spear, , (anthropology book, 1874)

Weapons, objects made of stone and bone, as well as jewellery from the reindeer age. 104) Stone spearhead from the cave of Laugerie Basse. 105) Flint knife. 106) Stone axe. 107) Scraper blade made of stone. 108) Stone knife. 109) Drill to make the needle holes from the Eyzies Grotto. 110) Needle from leg for sewing. 111, 112) Jewellery. Ear bone of a horse and tooth of a wolf. 113-114) Throwing spear from bone. 115) A small stone saw from the refuge of Bruniquel., 1874 Stock Photo

RMT3K9NH–Weapons, objects made of stone and bone, as well as jewellery from the reindeer age. 104) Stone spearhead from the cave of Laugerie Basse. 105) Flint knife. 106) Stone axe. 107) Scraper blade made of stone. 108) Stone knife. 109) Drill to make the needle holes from the Eyzies Grotto. 110) Needle from leg for sewing. 111, 112) Jewellery. Ear bone of a horse and tooth of a wolf. 113-114) Throwing spear from bone. 115) A small stone saw from the refuge of Bruniquel., 1874

Cereals from the pile dwelling time. 1) small stilt wheat (Triticum vulgare antiquorum). 2) dense six-row barley (Hordeum hexastichum densum). 3) small six-rowed barley (Hordeum hexastichum sanctum). 4) Egyptian wheat (Triticum turgidum). 5) Emmer (Triticum dicoccum Schr.). 6) European millet (Panicum miliaceum L.). 7) Blackthorn, Fennich (Setaria italica), 1874 Stock Photo

RMPR4HFA–Cereals from the pile dwelling time. 1) small stilt wheat (Triticum vulgare antiquorum). 2) dense six-row barley (Hordeum hexastichum densum). 3) small six-rowed barley (Hordeum hexastichum sanctum). 4) Egyptian wheat (Triticum turgidum). 5) Emmer (Triticum dicoccum Schr.). 6) European millet (Panicum miliaceum L.). 7) Blackthorn, Fennich (Setaria italica), 1874

RMTR9Y6E–Skull shapes. 60) from the Neanderthal (profile). 61) Seen from the front from the Neanderthal. 62) from Engis (in profile). 63) from Engis from the front. 64)Neanderthal skull from above. 65) Engis skull from above., , (anthropology book, 1874)

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