The Human Race

"The Human Race" by Louis Figuier is an ethnology study. The book covers topics like the Definition of Man—How he differs from other Animals—The origin of Man—In what parts of the Earth did he first appear?—General characteristics of the human race—Organic characteristics—Senses and the nervous system—Height—Skeleton—Cranium and face—Colour of the skin—etc. Excerpt: "What is man? A profound think...