The Uncivilized Races of Men in All Coutries of the World, Vol. 2

by John G. Wood

Overview

Excerpt: "In this volume will be found a selection of the most interesting uncivilized tribes that inhabit, or once inhabited, America and the vast number of islands which lie between that country and the eastern coast of Asia, including among them the great groups of Australia and New Zealand. A short notice is given of the long-perished Lake-dwellers of Switzerland, and the partial civilization of India, China, Japan and Siam is also represented."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783987449543
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	11/24/2022
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1368
File size:	47 MB
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About the Author

John George Wood, commonly known as Rev. J.G. Wood, was a 19th-century English naturalist and writer whose works left an indelible mark on the field of popular science and natural history. Born on July 21, 1827, in London, Wood initially pursued a career in the clergy, graduating from Merton College, Oxford. However, his passion for the natural world soon took precedence, leading him to become one of the most prolific natural history writers of his time.Wood's literary contributions were revolutionary for their accessibility and engaging style, making the wonders of the natural world comprehensible to the general public. His works often combined scientific rigor with vivid storytelling, a blend that captivated Victorian audiences and inspired a generation of amateur naturalists. Among his most celebrated works are "Common Objects of the Microscope" and "Homes Without Hands," which explored the intricate lives of animals and their habitats.Despite his popularity, Wood was not without controversy. His anthropological views, reflective of the colonial mindset of his era, have been critiqued by modern scholars for their ethnocentric perspectives. Nonetheless, his influence on contemporary writers and naturalists was profound, as he championed the idea that nature should be studied and appreciated by all, not just the scientific elite.Wood's legacy endures in the way he democratized natural history, making it a subject of fascination and study for everyday people. His ability to weave scientific facts with compelling narratives continues to inspire modern writers and naturalists, ensuring that his contributions to literature and science remain relevant today.
John George Wood, or Rev J. G. Wood, (21 July 1827 – 3 March 1889), was an English writer who popularised natural history with his writings. Wood was a prolific and successful natural history writer, though rather as a populariser than as a scientist. For example, his book Common objects of the country sold 100,000 copies in a week. Among his works are Common Objects of the Microscope; Illustrated Natural History (1853); Animal Traits and Characteristics (1860); Common Objects of the Sea Shore (1857); The Uncivilized Races, or Natural History of Man (1868) (to which Mark Twain refers in his humorous work Roughing It);Out of Doors (1874) (a book that was quoted by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in his Sherlock Holmes story "The Adventure of the Lion's Mane"); Field Naturalist's Handbook (with T. Wood) (1879–80); books on gymnastics and sport; and an edition of Gilbert White's Natural History of Selborne. He also edited The Boys Own Magazine.