Pic the Weapon-Maker by George Langford

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Author Langford, George, 1876-
Author of introduction, etc. Osborn, Henry Fairfield, 1857-1935
LoC No. 20013544
Title Pic the Weapon-Maker
Series Title The Long Ages Ago Series, volume 1
Note Illustrated by the author.
Credits Produced by Mary Glenn Krause and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Pic the Weapon-Maker" by George Langford is a historical novella set in the prehistoric period, specifically during the Mousterian era of ancient human history. The narrative delves into the lives of the Mousterians and their environment, populated by prehistoric beasts, focusing particularly on the character of Pic, a young man who aspires to create tools and weapons to aid his survival and the protection of his community. The opening of the story vividly describes the harsh, wintry landscape of southwestern France, where the massive Hairy Mammoth makes a surprising entrance into a gathering of horned animals. As the Mammoth interacts with other prehistoric creatures, his social demeanor contrasts with the expectations of the surrounding beings, signaling themes of camaraderie amidst danger. The Mammoth's journey to integrate into the group and protect them from threats like the Cave Lion sets the stage for exploration of character dynamics and prehistoric challenges, blending anthropological insights with imaginative storytelling. This introduction promises an engaging blend of adventure, survival, and the developing relationships between humans and animals in a time long past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Prehistoric peoples -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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