Origin and Evolution of the Human Race.
London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1921. First edition. Hardcover. Small quarto. xvi + 512pp. Original red cloth with gilt title, etc. to spine and front cover, frontis and b&w illustrations, index. An important work at the time of publication, Dr Churchward ( 1852-1925) gives support to Massey's evolutionistic theories on early population migrations out of Africa, and in this volume Churchward extends his theories from his earlier Signs and Symbols of Primordial Man (1910) to deal more specifically with this subject. As a medical doctor he considers human anatomical and physiological characteristics, as well as various types of worship, beliefs, customs and symbols. Spine and upper edges of boards faded, spine ends and corners bumped and lightly rubbed, page edges darkened and lightly foxed, endpapers unevenly browned, owner's name in pen on front blank. Still overall a solid and unmarked better than VG copy. (no dust jacket). Item #59874
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