The Science of Social Development: A Study in Anthropology
by F. A. Brooke
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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Gleneden Beach, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
London: Watts & Co, 1936. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. F.A. Brooke, a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Society, expounds on the time of man and his existence into 5 great epochs: Gathering, Hunting, Pastoral, Agriculture and Industrial. He describes customs, manners and institutions of each period. 337 pages including index, several tables, charts, black and white illustrations. Book is near Fine publisher's blue cloth, little fraying at top of spine else Fine, bright gilt title to spine No previous owner bookplate or writing, ultra clean. Jacket is Very Good Plus or better, light chipping to head of spine and a few random sight tears, shows nicely in a new mylar sleeve. Most presentable. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Pacific Coast Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002849
- Title
- The Science of Social Development: A Study in Anthropology
- Author
- F. A. Brooke
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Watts & Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1936
- Keywords
- Anthropology
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Gleneden Beach, Oregon
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