The First Days of Man, as Narrated Quite Simply for Young Readers by Kummer

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Author Kummer, Frederic Arnold, 1873-1943
Title The First Days of Man, as Narrated Quite Simply for Young Readers
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Summary "The First Days of Man, as Narrated Quite Simply for Young Readers" by Frederic Arnold Kummer is an educational narrative intended for children, written in the early 20th century. This work explores the origins of humanity through a whimsical, story-like lens, blending factual information with imaginative storytelling. The narrative introduces characters like Mother Nature, Cold, Rain, and the evolving humans, who illustrate the process of early civilization and the development of human thought and society. At the start of the book, readers are taken on a journey through time, observing how Mother Nature prepares the Earth for life, beginning from a fiery ball to the formation of land and water. The narrative focuses on the emergence of life, leading to the development of primitive humans, initially described as apes who gradually adapt to their environment. In this opening, we witness the transformation of these creatures as they learn to think, use tools, and develop basic survival skills in response to challenges, laying the groundwork for their evolution into modern humans. The opening chapters set the stage for a broader exploration of humanity's growth and achievements through trials and innovation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
Subject Prehistoric peoples -- Juvenile literature
Subject Cave dwellers -- Juvenile literature
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EBook-No. 50484
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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