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"Rare archival illustrations show contemporary (1870-1900) photographs of the University of Pennsylvania Museum library and portraits of individual authors represented in the Brinton Library."--BOOK JACKET.
"The Myths of the New World," by Daniel G. Brinton, is an intriguing investigation of the intricate mythology of the Americas' indigenous peoples. Some stories are violent and strange, while others creep up on you and slowly suck you in. Brinton, a well-known anthropologist and historian, digs into the numerous cultural narratives that span continents, providing a comprehensive investigation of the myths, stories, and cosmologies that created these civilizations' worldviews. Brinton dives into the stories' origins, themes, and symbolic interpretations through rigorous research and engaging prose. He illustrates how various North, Central, and South American tribes saw creation, human existence, and the divine. Brinton not only maintains these legends, but also evaluates their importance in relation to the societies that gave rise to them. He skilfully reveals the common lines that connect these legends while honoring the individuality of each national heritage.
"Anthropology" by Daniel G. Brinton. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
In 'A Primer of Mayan Hieroglyphics', Daniel G. Brinton provides a comprehensive overview of Mayan hieroglyphics, exploring the intricate symbols used by this ancient civilization. The book delves into the historical and cultural context of Mayan writing, offering readers a deep insight into the communication methods of the Mayan people. Brinton's meticulous attention to detail and scholarly approach make this primer a valuable resource for anyone interested in Mayan culture and language. Daniel G. Brinton, a renowned scholar of Mesoamerican studies, dedicated his career to studying the languages and cultures of indigenous peoples. His expertise in Mayan hieroglyphics shines through in this book, showcasing his passion for preserving and understanding ancient writing systems. Brinton's knowledge and dedication to his field make him a trusted authority on Mayan civilization. I highly recommend 'A Primer of Mayan Hieroglyphics' to readers fascinated by ancient civilizations and languages. Brinton's expertise and clear explanations make this primer accessible and engaging for both scholars and enthusiasts alike.
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The pursuit of happiness, -the pursuit of one's own happiness, -is it a vain quest? and, if not vain, is it a worthy object of life? There have been plenty to condemn it on both grounds. They have said that the endeavor is hopeless; that to study the art of being happy is like studying the art of making gold, which is the only art by which gold can never be made. Nothing, they add, is so unpropitious to happiness as the very effort to attain it. They go farther. "Let life," they proclaim, "have a larger purpose than enjoyment." They quote the mighty Plato, when he demands that the right aim of living shall stand apart, and out of all relation to pleasure or pain. They declare that the theory of happiness as an end is the most dangerous of all in modern sociology-the tap-root of the worst weeds in the political theories of the day, for the reason that the individual pursuit of enjoyment is necessarily destructive of that of society at large. Moreover, they urge, who dares write of it? For he who has not enjoyed it, cannot speak wisely of it; and in him who has attained it, 'twere insolence to boast of it.