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Edward Clodd
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.
Childhood of the World A Simple Account of Man’s Origin and Early Spiritual History; Tom Tit Tot: An Essay on Savage Philosophy in Folk Tale; and The Story of Creation…
Childhood of Religions: Embracing a Simple Account of the Birth and Growth of Myths and Legends; Magic in Names and other Things; and Childhood of the World A Simple Account…
Birth and Growth of Myth and Its Survival in Folk Lore, Legend and Dogma; Occultism; Animism: The Seed of Religion; A Primer of Evolution; and Jesus of Nazareth Embracing a…
Myths and Dreams; Thomas Henry Huxley; and Pioneers of Evolution from Thales to Huxley.
Primitive Man; The Story of the Alphabet; and The Question: A Brief History and Examination of Modern Spiritualism.
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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This fascinating book explores the history and evolution of the alphabet. From its earliest origins in ancient Egypt to the modern writing systems of today, Edward Clodd provides a comprehensive…
Originally published in 1905, this is a detailed look at the development of belief and religion. Contents include: Prehuman Elements in Religion; Brain in Animal and Man; Naturalism or Conception…
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…
The Story of Primitive Man is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and…
The Story of Creation is a concise and accessible introduction to the theory of evolution. Written in plain language and with clear explanations of the key concepts, this book is…
This book explores the power of names and other objects in the context of magic and superstition. Drawing on myths and legends from around the world, it examines the ways…
Contents: Prehuman Elements in Religion; Brain in Animal and Man; Naturalism or Conception of Power Everywhere; Nature of Spirit; Spirits in Inanimate Things; Objects of Worship; Absentee Gods; Maleficent Spirits…
A lecture delivered before the Sunday Lecture Society.
Magic and Religion; Mana in Tangible Things; Mana in Intangible Things; Mana in Words; The Name and the Soul; Personal Names; Initiation Names; Euphemisms; Names of Kings and Priests; Name…
With a Chapter on the Causes of Arrest of the Movement.
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…
In the absence of any like elementary treatise upon subjects regarding which much ignorance and apathy prevail, and the treatment of which is at present confined to works for the…
A simple account of man’s origin and early history. This book is an attempt to narrate in simple language the story of man’s progress from the unknown time of his…
This early works is a fascinating and informative look at the origin of the alphabet. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900’s and before, are…
Contents: The Story of Tom Tit Tot; Variants of Tom Tit Tot-Scotch, Tyrolese, Basque, Indian, Welsh; On the Diffusion of Stories; Barbaric Ideas About Names; Magic Through Tangible Things-Hair and…
A captivating biography of the life of prolific writer and notable agnostic Grant Allen, tracing his literary and philosophical journey as well as his contributions to science and social justice.
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Embark on a journey through time and space to explore the origins of human civilization and the development of culture, art, and technology. This engaging and insightful book offers a…
In this book, Edward Clodd seeks to provide a comprehensive portrait of Jesus of Nazareth, the central figure of Christianity. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including the Gospels…
In this book, Clodd provides an accessible overview of the origins of various religious myths throughout history. With his simple yet informative narrative, readers will gain a deeper understanding and…
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