The Old White Americans (1917)

The Old White Americans is a book written by Ales Hrdlicka in 1917. It is a study of the physical characteristics of the American population, focusing specifically on the white population. Hrdlicka was a Czech-born anthropologist who worked for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. He was one of the leading experts on human evolution and physical anthropology in the early 20th century.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a general overview of the physical characteristics of the white American population, including their height, weight, and other physical features. Hrdlicka also discusses the racial makeup of the population, noting that the majority of white Americans are of European descent.The second part of the book focuses on specific groups within the white American population, including the English, Irish, Scottish, and German populations. Hrdlicka provides detailed information on the physical characteristics of each group, as well as their history and cultural background.Throughout the book, Hrdlicka emphasizes the importance of physical anthropology in understanding human evolution and the diversity of human populations. He also notes the importance of studying the physical characteristics of different groups in order to better understand their cultural and social practices.Overall, The Old White Americans is an important historical document that provides insight into the early study of physical anthropology in the United States. It remains a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of anthropology and the physical characteristics of the American population.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.