Longhead: The Story of the First Fire by C. H. Robinson
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| Author | Robinson, C. H. (Charles Henry), 1843- |
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| Illustrator | Bull, Charles Livingston, 1874-1932 |
| LoC No. | 13017063 |
| Title | Longhead: The Story of the First Fire |
| Contents | Introduction of fire -- Weapons; cooked food; companionship -- Germs of social organization -- Co-operation -- Dawn of invention, art, marriage, religion and government. |
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| Summary | "Longhead: The Story of the First Fire" by C. H. Robinson is a fictional narrative that was written during the early 20th century. The book explores the mythical introduction of fire to prehistoric humanity, portraying its profound impact on early human life, behavior, and social organization. Through the eyes of the protagonist, Longhead, the story unfolds the evolutionary processes that lead to the development of tools, food preparation, and communal living. The narrative begins with Longhead, a primitive ancestor, discovering fire after a lightning strike ignites a tree. Fascinated, Longhead learns the benefits of fire, including warmth, safety from predators, and cooked food, which enhances his and his companion Broken Tooth's quality of life. As they explore the advantages of their newfound discovery, they reveal cultural shifts such as the beginnings of social cooperation and the emergence of relationships resembling modern marriage. The story ultimately illustrates the transformative power of fire, serving as a catalyst for technological advancement, social structures, and the evolution of early human societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology |
| Subject | Prehistoric peoples |
| Subject | Industries, Primitive |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47845 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 12, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 90 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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