The Customs of Mankind Vol.1st

About The Book:- The primitive man lived according to his instincts and interacted with Nature to ensure his own survival and the survival of his species. His first step towards what is called civilization gave mankind its first custom. As the steps quickened the customs proliferated. How they originated developed and matured through the various social contexts is the theme of this outstanding work. The CUSTOMS OF MANKIND is a complete book of origins. It tells in remarkable prose the fascinating story of our manners customs traditions superstitions and folklore. Included in the picturesque descriptions are such highly developed custom as marriage giftmaking letter-writing entertainment table manners games dress funeral and soon. Helped with eye-catching illustrations and drawings they reveal all the facets of the gift of customs which mankind acquired through a series of trial s and errors to run the well-ordered pleasant society of today. A study of the great wealth of customs of the world is worthwhile for the students of history anthropology sociology civilization and humanities in general. The lay reader will find absorbing and thrilling like a fast –moving novel. In all a scholarly work on a fascinating subject which invites attention and sustains it after many readings. Content Vol:- 1 chapter page i. Introductory - - - - - 1 the childhood of man-sources of information concerning primitive man -s- what is society?-the early thought stages-primitive ideas of creation-daily life of primitive man-fear and superstition-the age of dream interest-symbolism-magic in primitive life-the birth of faith-the fusion of magic and religion-the evolution of religion-our ancient heritage. Ii. Searching the sources 67 the early civilizations. Iii. Origin and development of etiquette. 91. The first human relationship-caste and the creation of codes-the development of etiquette. Iv. The story of speech 121 mans first language-the discovery of voice-the gro