The Races Of Man: And Their Geographical Distribution (1854)

Pickering, Charles; Hall, John Charles

ISBN 10: 1104503433 / ISBN 13: 9781104503437

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Races Of Man: And Their Geographical Distribution (1854)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104503433
• ISBN 13: 9781104503437
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Races of Man: And Their Geographical Distribution, published in 1854, is a book written by Charles Pickering. The book provides a comprehensive study of the different races of humans and their distribution across the globe. Pickering examines the physical characteristics, mental and moral traits, and cultural practices of various races, including the Caucasian, Mongolian, Ethiopian, and American Indian races.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific race or group of races. Pickering provides detailed descriptions of the physical appearance of each race, including their skin color, hair texture, and facial features. He also explores the mental and moral characteristics of each race, such as their intelligence, temperament, and moral values.In addition to describing the different races, Pickering also examines their geographical distribution. He discusses how the different races have migrated and settled in different parts of the world, and how their physical and cultural characteristics have adapted to their environments.The Races of Man: And Their Geographical Distribution was a groundbreaking work in its time, as it was one of the first books to provide a scientific analysis of race. However, it is important to note that the book reflects the racial biases and prejudices of its time, and its conclusions have been challenged by modern scientific research.To Which Is Prefixed, An Analytical Synopsis Of The Natural History Of Man.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.