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Edward Clodd (1840-1930) was an English banker, writer and anthropologist. He cultivated a very wide circle of literary and scientific friends, who periodically met at Whitsun gatherings at his home at Aldeburgh, Suffolk. He was an early follower of the work of Charles Darwin and had personal acquaintance with Thomas Huxley and Herbert Spencer. He wrote biographies of all three men, and worked to popularise evolution through books like The Chi...

The philosophy of Rumplestiltskin was delivered as a lecture to the esteemed members of the Folklore Society. An engaging look at how the science of folklore was treated at the time while giving a very fresh look upon the classic fairytale Rumplestiltskin. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordabl...

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The Story of the Alphabet" is a 1900 work by English writer Edward Clodd. Within it, he explores the interesting history and development of the modern alphabet and its various forms from its Phoenician origins to modern times. Fascinating and informative, this volume is not to be missed by those with an interest in language and its evolution throughout the ages. Edward Clodd (1840 - 1930) was an English writer, banker, and anthropologist famou...

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our cont...

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our cont...

This book contains two essays delivered by Edward Clodd to the Royal Institution and originally published in "The Hibbert Journal". Within the lectures, he displays an obvious skepticism of occultism but also presents a serious attempt to understand rather than criticise. Highly recommend for those with an interest in science and the occult. Edward Clodd (1840 - 1930) was an English writer, banker, and anthropologist famous for his various and...

First published in 1898, this volume takes a look at the ancient fairy tale of "Tom Tit Tot". Perhaps more commonly known as "Rumpelstiltskin", it was popularised by the Brothers Grimm in 1812 but can trace its origins back to over 4, 000 years. This fascinating volume explores the variations and evolution of the tale in different cultures and areas, as well as the 'savage' philosophy it is imbued with-making it highly recommended for those wi...

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our cont...

The Childhood of the World" is an 1872 work by English writer Edward Clodd. Within it, he explores the early history and origins of mankind, looking at the early formation of societies, art, religion, language, and much more. Highly recommended for those with an interest in anthropology and the origins of man. Edward Clodd (1840 - 1930) was an English writer, banker, and anthropologist famous for his various and notable literary and scientific...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed w...