The Races Of Man: And Their Geographical Distribution (1854)

By Charles Pickering

Book Overview

The Races of Man: And Their Geographical Distribution is a book written by Charles Pickering and published in 1854. The book is an attempt to classify and describe the different races of human beings, based on their physical characteristics and geographical distribution. Pickering's classification is based on the theory of polygenism, which suggests that different races of humans have separate origins and are not biologically related. He divides the races into five categories: the Caucasian or white race, the Mongolian or yellow race, the Ethiopian or black race, the American or red race, and the Malay or brown race. The book includes detailed descriptions of each race, including their physical characteristics, such as skin color, facial features, and body shape. Pickering also discusses the cultural and social characteristics of each race, including their languages, customs, and religions. The book is significant because it was one of the first attempts to systematically classify and describe human races. However, it is also controversial because it promotes the now-discredited theory of polygenism and includes racist and ethnocentric language. Overall, The Races of Man: And Their Geographical Distribution is a historical artifact that provides insight into the attitudes and beliefs of 19th-century scholars about race and human diversity.To Which Is Prefixed, An Analytical Synopsis Of The Natural History Of Man.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165815265
• ISBN13: 9781165815265
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"