Project Gutenberg 2014-06-29 Public domain in the USA. 285 Rhead, G. Woolliscroft (George Woolliscroft) 1854 1920 Rhead, George Woolliscroft 10001351 History of the Fan Produced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "History of the Fan" by G. Woolliscroft Rhead is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work examines the cultural significance and evolution of the fan across various civilizations, exploring its use in both civil and religious contexts throughout history. The book illustrates how this seemingly simple object has complex anthropological implications, as it reflects social norms, artistic expression, and communication methods related to love and status. The opening of the book presents a poetic reflection on the origins and purposes of the fan. It dives into mythological narratives, suggesting that the fan may have divine roots, such as being associated with the breeze of the gods or even love itself, as symbolized by Cupid. The author discusses the multifaceted roles of the fan, from a mere tool for cooling to an instrument of social interaction and expression of emotions in romantic pursuits. Through historical anecdotes and references to literature, Rhead sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the fan's significance in shaping human behavior across different cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46136/46136-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Fans GT Text Category: History - Other Category: Art Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 966496 2025-07-18T14:27:04.096362 text/html 900537 2024-10-24T08:26:15 text/html 4978068 2025-07-18T14:27:23.725242 application/epub+zip 4992357 2025-07-18T14:27:08.293304 application/epub+zip 372821 2025-07-18T14:27:06.163368 application/epub+zip 5254804 2025-07-18T14:27:32.798275 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5208408 2025-07-18T14:27:21.164301 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 618740 2022-09-21T04:21:56.190894 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 676838 2025-07-18T14:27:00.361411 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 656921 2024-10-24T08:26:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16859 2025-07-18T14:27:32.986240 application/rdf+xml 13460 2025-07-18T14:27:06.391373 image/jpeg 2404 2025-07-18T14:27:06.280305 image/jpeg 4555589 2025-07-18T14:27:04.670379 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog