Ancient Man - Softcover

Loon, Hendrik Willem Van

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1596058005 ISBN 13: 9781596058002

Verlag: Cosimo Classics, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

Here, in simple, readable, lucid language-suitable for a child but delightful for adults, too-is the history of humanity from the first proto-humanoids to the development of the earliest alphabets. Though the details have been refined since this enchanting primer was first published in 1920, this account of the early millennia of civilization as captured by Hendrik Willem van Loon, the renowned early-20th-century popularizer of all things historical, remains a clever and effective portrait of the grand scale of humanity's progress. Fully illustrated, with the author's sketches, maps, and illustrations. Dutch-American author, journalist and illustrator HENDRIK WILLEM VAN LOON (1882-1944) was the first winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal for outstanding American children's book for his The Story of Mankind. Acclaimed for his ability to depict history in a lively and entertaining manner for children and adults alike, he was a popular lecturer and radio personality, equally comfortable on informational programs and celebrity quiz shows.

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Hendrik Willem van Loon (1882-1944) was a Dutch-American historian, journalist, and writer known for his ability to present complex historical subjects in an engaging and accessible style. His book The Story of Mankind received the first Newbery Medal awarded for children's literature in 1922 and established his reputation as a gifted interpreter of history for a broad readership. Van Loon wrote numerous works on history, culture, and civilization, many accompanied by his own distinctive illustrations.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Cosimo Classics
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1596058005
• ISBN 13: 9781596058002
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128
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