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The uncivilized races of men in all countries of the world; vol. 1 of 2 Being a comprehensive account of their manners and customs, and of their physical, social, mental, moral and religious characteristics

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The uncivilized races of men in all countries of the world; vol. 1 of 2 Being a comprehensive account of their manners and customs, and of their physical, social, mental, moral and religious characteristics

by J. G. (John George) Wood

EN·~50 hours·83 chapters

Chapters

83 total

Transcriber’s Notes

0:44

THE UNCIVILIZED RACES OF MEN IN ALL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD;

0:33

PREFACE.

3:49

AMERICAN PUBLISHERS’ PREFACE.

4:18

ILLUSTRATIONS.

13:31

CONTENTS OF VOLUME I.

2:02

CONTENTS OF VOLUME II.

3:32

CHAPTER I.

21:11

CHAPTER II.

12:31

CHAPTER III.

17:15
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Step into a nineteenth‑century survey that brings together the scattered observations of countless explorers into a single, richly illustrated guide. The narrator walks listeners through the daily lives, clothing, dwellings, and belief systems of peoples from remote islands to the heart of Africa, drawing on photographs, sketches, and personal diaries to paint vivid portraits. While the language reflects its era, the work offers a window into how early scholars tried to map humanity’s diverse cultures.

Beyond mere description, the volume delves into social organization, rites of passage, and the tools that shape each community’s way of life, all supported by more than two hundred detailed engravings. Listeners will hear anecdotes about trade routes, seasonal migrations, and the spiritual narratives that bind societies together, revealing both the common threads and striking differences across continents. The presentation remains organized by region, making it easy to follow the comparative journey from one group to the next.

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The uncivilized races of men in all countries of the world; vol. 1 of 2 Being a comprehensive account of their manners and customs, and of their physical, social, mental, moral and religious characteristics Being a comprehensive account of their manners and customs, and of their physical, social, mental, moral and religious characteristics

Language

en

Duration

~50 hours (2916K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: J. B. Burr Publishing Co, 1875,pubdate 1878.

Credits

Brian Coe, Harry Lamé, Jude Eylander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Sep 30, 2022

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

J. G. (John George) Wood

J. G. (John George) Wood

1827–1889

A Victorian clergyman who helped make natural history exciting for ordinary readers, he turned animals, insects, and everyday observation into lively reading. His books brought science out of the lecture hall and into homes, schools, and young imaginations.

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