The Negro's Place In Nature: A Paper Read Before The London Anthropological Society (1864)

By James Hunt

Book Overview

The book ""The Negro's Place in Nature: A Paper Read Before The London Anthropological Society (1864)"" by James Hunt is a historical document that explores the racial beliefs and attitudes prevalent in the mid-19th century. The book is a transcript of a paper presented by Hunt to the London Anthropological Society in 1864. In the paper, Hunt argues that the Negro race is inferior to the Caucasian race and that this inferiority is based on biological differences. He uses various physical characteristics, such as skull shape and skin color, to support his argument. He also draws on historical and cultural evidence to suggest that the Negro race is less civilized and less capable of intellectual and moral development than the Caucasian race.The book provides a window into the prevailing attitudes towards race and racial hierarchy in the mid-19th century. It is a controversial and contentious text that has been criticized for its racist and discriminatory views. However, it is also an important historical document that sheds light on the ways in which race has been constructed and understood throughout history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116949188X
• ISBN13: 9781169491885
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"