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Guide to the Collections in the Horniman Museum and Library, Forest Hill, London, S. E: 1921 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The arrangement of the greater part of the collections is designed to throw light upon the evolutionary processes by which the changing present has been derived from the unstable past. Only a small portion of such a vast field can be covered in a small museum; evolution in the animal kingdom, and in the earlier stages of the arts, crafts, and industries of man, afford more than sufficient scope, and the collections have certain limitations which are referred to below.
An essential part in the explanation of the contents of the Museum is played by the Handbooks that have been issued (see back of cover), and these will be added to from time to time. The lectures to teachers, the public lectures, and the tours conducted by the guide-lecturer, have also, in the main, the same, object. Beginning with the specimens and their arrangement, and passing through the labels, the Guide, the Handbooks, the Lectures and Demonstrations, and the books and treatises in the Library, there is provided a graduated scale which is, it is hoped, adapted to meet the needs of most classes of visitors.
The two departments of Ethnology and Zoology practically coincide with the two balls which form the greater part of the Museum.
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- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1333654464
- ISBN 13 9781333654467
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages132
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a guide to the vast collection of ethnographic and zoological specimens housed in the Horniman Museum. It provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of human arts, crafts, and ideas, from the simple tools and weapons of early man to the complex technologies and artistic achievements of modern civilizations. The book is divided into two main sections: the first focuses on the development of human culture, while the second explores the diversity of the animal kingdom. Through detailed descriptions and stunning illustrations, the author traces the origins and evolution of everything from pottery and textiles to hunting techniques and animal locomotion. The book also examines the broader cultural and historical context of these objects, exploring their significance in the lives of the people who created and used them. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of human culture and the natural world. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the ingenuity and creativity of our ancestors and provides a deeper understanding of the evolution of our species. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333654467_0
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