The Quest For A Lost Race - Pickett, Thomas Edward
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The Quest For A Lost Race is a book published in 1907 by Thomas Edward Pickett. The book presents the theory of Paul B. Du Chaillu, an eminent ethnologist and explorer, who believed in the existence of a lost race. Du Chaillu claimed that this race was superior to all others and had once inhabited a vast continent that was now lost. The book details Du Chaillu's expeditions to Africa and South America, where he collected evidence to support his theory. Pickett provides a comprehensive overview of Du Chaillu's work, including his encounters with indigenous tribes and his discoveries of ancient…mehr

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The Quest For A Lost Race is a book published in 1907 by Thomas Edward Pickett. The book presents the theory of Paul B. Du Chaillu, an eminent ethnologist and explorer, who believed in the existence of a lost race. Du Chaillu claimed that this race was superior to all others and had once inhabited a vast continent that was now lost. The book details Du Chaillu's expeditions to Africa and South America, where he collected evidence to support his theory. Pickett provides a comprehensive overview of Du Chaillu's work, including his encounters with indigenous tribes and his discoveries of ancient ruins.The Quest For A Lost Race also explores the controversy surrounding Du Chaillu's theory. Many of his contemporaries dismissed his claims as unfounded and sensationalist. Pickett examines the arguments for and against Du Chaillu's theory and presents his own analysis of the evidence.Overall, The Quest For A Lost Race is a fascinating account of one man's quest to uncover the secrets of a lost civilization. It offers a unique perspective on the history of anthropology and the search for knowledge about the origins of humanity.That The English-Speaking People Of Today Are Descended From The Scandinavians Rather Than The Teutons From The Normans Rather Than The Germans. Read Before The Club October 1, 1906.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.