The Origin Of Man And Of His Superstitions (1920)

The Origin of Man and of His Superstitions is a non-fiction book written by Carveth Read and published in 1920. The book explores the evolution of human beings and their belief systems, particularly superstitions. The author delves into the history of human evolution and traces the development of human beliefs from prehistoric times to modern-day. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of human evolution and superstitions. The first chapter discusses the evolution of man and his physical characteristics, while the second chapter explores the development of human intelligence and language. The third chapter focuses on the emergence of religion and the role it played in shaping human beliefs. The subsequent chapters examine various superstitions prevalent in different cultures, including those related to death, magic, and witchcraft. The author also discusses the influence of science and rationalism on human beliefs and the decline of superstitions in modern times. Overall, The Origin of Man and of His Superstitions is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the evolution of human beliefs and the role of superstitions in shaping human culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in anthropology, psychology, and the history of human thought.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.