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Title: On the Development and Distribution of Primitive Locks and Keys

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Summary: "On the Development and Distribution of Primitive Locks and Keys" by Pitt-Rivers is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the historical evolution and geographical dispersion of locks and keys, utilizing both etymological analysis and archaeological evidence. The narrative delves into the origins of various locking mechanisms, emphasizing their significance in early societal structures and daily life. The opening of the text discusses the etymology of terms related to locks and keys, tracing their roots through various languages, including Latin and Sanskrit. It highlights how the earliest locking devices were likely simple bolts secured by wooden mechanisms. The author notes that as societies evolved, the complexity of locks increased, driven by the growing need for security and efficiency in managing property. The passage sets the stage for a detailed examination of specific types of locks, their functionalities, and their occurrences across different cultures and time periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Pitt-Rivers, Augustus Henry Lane-Fox, 1827-1900

EBook No.: 44022

Published: Oct 25, 2013

Downloads: 149

Language: English

Subject: Locks and keys

LoCC: Technology: Manufactures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: On the Development and Distribution of Primitive Locks and Keys

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "On the Development and Distribution of Primitive Locks and Keys" by Pitt-Rivers is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the historical evolution and geographical dispersion of locks and keys, utilizing both etymological analysis and archaeological evidence. The narrative delves into the origins of various locking mechanisms, emphasizing their significance in early societal structures and daily life. The opening of the text discusses the etymology of terms related to locks and keys, tracing their roots through various languages, including Latin and Sanskrit. It highlights how the earliest locking devices were likely simple bolts secured by wooden mechanisms. The author notes that as societies evolved, the complexity of locks increased, driven by the growing need for security and efficiency in managing property. The passage sets the stage for a detailed examination of specific types of locks, their functionalities, and their occurrences across different cultures and time periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Pitt-Rivers, Augustus Henry Lane-Fox, 1827-1900

EBook No.: 44022

Published: Oct 25, 2013

Downloads: 149

Language: English

Subject: Locks and keys

LoCC: Technology: Manufactures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.