Lot 384

1st Ed.The Red Man's Continent by E. Huntington

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Featured in this lot is this 1919 first edition of “The Red Man's Continent” by Ellsworth Huntington. Ellsworth Huntington (September 16, 1876 – October 17, 1947) was a professor of geography at Yale University during the early 20th century, known for his studies on environmental determinism/climatic determinism, economic growth, economic geography, and scientific racism. He served as President of the Ecological Society of America in 1917, the Association of American Geographers in 1923, and President of the Board of Directors of the American Eugenics Society from 1934 to 1938. This book was published in 1919 by Yale University Press. This book presents the main facts about the geographical environment of American history and the influence of geographical conditions upon the life of the primitive Indians. The condition of this book is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this book are 8 1/8" x 5 1/4".