Join one of the Victorian era's most important scientists on a journey back to the dawn of human history. The Duke of Argyll explores the origins of the human species, including the development of language, the evolution of tools and technology, and the birth of culture. Drawing on the latest scientific discoveries of the day, Argyll presents a compelling vision of our primordial past that is still relevant and thought-provoking today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.