Project Gutenberg 2006-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 153 Van Loon, Hendrik Willem 1882 1944 Loon, Hendrik Willem Van Loon, Hendrik Van Ancient Man: The Beginning of Civilizations Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Sjaani and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Ancient Man: The Beginning of Civilizations" by Hendrik Willem Van Loon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text embarks on a journey through the evolution of humanity from prehistoric times to the emergence of complex civilizations, tracing the remarkable developments over six thousand years of human history. The opening portion of the book introduces the author’s dedication to his children, outlining his intention to write a history that is more accessible and engaging than a traditional textbook. He evokes imagery of exploring ancient landscapes and the challenges faced by early humans, such as survival in harsh climates and the discovery of tools and fire. Delving into the life of prehistoric man, Van Loon paints a vivid picture of their struggles, primal living conditions, and eventual transition into settled agriculture and the dawn of civilization. By establishing relatable themes of discovery and resilience, the author sets up a narrative that promises to intertwine the growth of human societies with the lessons learned from their past endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en History, Ancient -- Juvenile literature DS Text Children's History Category: History - Ancient 190097 2025-07-04T10:30:45.312452 text/html 187013 2020-12-27T06:46:13 text/html 1715692 2025-07-04T10:30:52.189471 application/epub+zip 1714056 2025-07-04T10:30:48.576489 application/epub+zip 132883 2025-07-04T10:30:47.363463 application/epub+zip 1914812 2025-07-04T10:30:54.777447 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1895554 2025-07-04T10:30:51.390461 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227913 2022-09-05T06:26:54.829657 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 175383 2025-07-04T10:30:44.769496 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 175247 2020-12-27T06:46:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18813 2025-07-04T10:30:54.904436 application/rdf+xml 18965 2025-07-04T10:30:47.862554 image/jpeg 4102 2025-07-04T10:30:47.612436 image/jpeg 1483835 2020-12-27T06:46:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 65029 2020-12-27T06:46:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 1608033 2025-07-04T10:30:45.442489 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 en.wikipedia