Publisher's Synopsis
Childhood of the World is a book that provides a simple account of man's origin and early history. Written by Edward Clodd, the book takes readers on a journey through time, exploring the earliest days of human civilization and the evolution of mankind. The book covers topics such as the development of language, the invention of tools, the emergence of agriculture, and the rise of early civilizations. Throughout the pages of Childhood of the World, Clodd provides a fascinating look at the development of human society and the many factors that have shaped our world. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in history, anthropology, or the evolution of human culture.1914. Man's Great Age on Earth; Man's Progress in all Things; Man's First Questions; Mythology is Born; Nature Worship; Belief in Magic and Witchcraft; Fetish Worship and Idolatry; Sacrifice and Prayer; Animism; Polytheism; Dualism; Great Teachers; Sacred Books; Index.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.
