Philological Proofs of the Original Unity and Recent Origin of the Human Race. Derived from a Comparison of the Languages of Asia, Europe, Africa, and America. Being an Inquiry How Far the Differences in the Languages of the Globe are Referrible to Causes now in Operation

London: Samuel Clarke, 1843. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition. Publisher's green cloth, a little soiled and darkened, wear at head of spine, inner joint a little tender, scattered minor foxing. Ownership signature (Henry illegible) dated 1844 to front endpaper. 172pp, 103pp.

First edition of Johnes' mostly linguistic study of the origins of mankind. An interesting and far ranging study that touches on Celtic, Egyptian, Native American, Jewish, Chinese, Arabian, and other languages, the origin of synonyms, etc. Size: Octavo (8vo). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Anthropology; Inventory No: 048787. (Inventory #: 048787)