The Story of Mankind: A Picturesque Tale of Progress, Vol. 1 – Beginnings [Hardcover] Miller, Olive Beaupre, with Harry Neal Baum

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Cover has normal wear. Pages are clean. Binding is secure.
This captivating first volume of “The Story of Mankind” by Henrietta Christian Wright offers a richly illustrated journey through the origins of human civilization. Published in 1921, it reflects the era’s fascination with anthropology and the desire to understand humanity’s diverse cultures and histories. Wright’s engaging narrative, accompanied by Harry Neal Baum Miller’s evocative illustrations, transports readers to the dawn of human existence, exploring the earliest developments in art, language, and societal structures. As a pioneering work in accessible historical literature, this book holds significant value for collectors interested in early 20th-century perspectives on world history and the evolution of the illustrated book format. Readers will delight in the book’s vintage charm and gain insights into the intellectual curiosities that shaped our understanding of the human story.