Grafton Elliot Smith Livres

The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by offering a modern edition that remains true to the original. This commitment highlights the importance of accessibility and preservation in the literary world.

One of the most fascinating men of his generation, W.H.R. Rivers was a British doctor and psychiatrist as well as a leading ethnologist. Immortalized as the hero of Pat Barker's award-winning Regeneration trilogy, Rivers was the clinician who, in the First World War, cared for the poet Siegfried Sassoon and other infantry officers injured on the western front. His researches into the borders of psychiatry, medicine and religion made him a prominent member of the British intelligentsia of the time, a friend of H.G. Wells, George Bernard Shaw and Bertrand Russell. Part of his appeal lay in an extraordinary intellect, mixed with a very real interest in his fellow man. Medicine, Magic and Religion is a prime example of this. A social institution, it is one of Rivers' finest works. In it, Rivers introduced the then revolutionary idea that indigenous practices are indeed rational, when viewed in terms of religious beliefs.

In "The Ancient Egyptians and the Origin of Civilization," Grafton Elliot Smith explores the cultural and technological advancements of ancient Egypt that paved the way for modern civilization. Smith's expert analysis sheds light on the innovations of the Egyptians in fields such as engineering, medicine, and agriculture, and how they laid the foundation for the development of human society.

This collection focuses on republishing classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, which are now rare and costly. The editions are modern yet maintain the original text and artwork, making them accessible and affordable for readers who appreciate historical literature.

Exploring the geographical distribution of mummification practices, this study delves into how these customs reflect the migrations of early cultures and the spread of their beliefs. Grafton Elliot Smith's significant work sheds light on the connections between peoples and their rituals. To preserve its value for future generations, the book has been meticulously retyped, redesigned, and reformatted, ensuring clarity and readability for contemporary readers.

Focusing on the preservation of classic literature, this work aims to keep significant historical texts accessible for future generations. It features high-quality reprints of scarce and valuable antique books, utilizing original text and artwork. The book has been carefully reformatted and retyped, ensuring clarity and readability, rather than relying on scanned copies. This initiative highlights the importance of maintaining literary heritage while making these works available to contemporary readers.

The book features a new print edition that utilizes professional typesetting, ensuring a clean and visually appealing reading experience. This edition stands out compared to others that rely on scanned prints, offering readers higher quality text and formatting.