
A lively, illustrated tour of humanity, this volume invites young readers to explore the many cultures that populate our planet. From the icy homes of Arctic hunters to the bustling markets of Mexico, each chapter offers vivid sketches and short descriptions that bring distant peoples into clearer view. The author draws on a range of sources to present a respectful snapshot of daily life, dress, and customs, encouraging curiosity rather than judgment.
The book’s pages are filled with authentic images—photographs, drawings, and early field sketches—that make the material feel immediate and engaging. By pairing concise narratives with these visuals, the work helps students connect geography with the rich tapestry of human experience. It serves as an accessible gateway for children eager to broaden their understanding of the world’s diverse inhabitants.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (207K characters)
Series
Ethno-Geographic Reader, No. 1
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow, 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
2020-07-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1858–1933
A bold and widely traveled anthropologist, he taught for decades at the University of Chicago and became known for fieldwork that took him from Mexico to Central Africa and Japan. His books and lectures made him a lively public voice in early anthropology.
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