This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: A.K. Butts in 1874 in 564 pages; Subjects: Civilization; History / General; History / Ancient / General; History / Historiography; History / Civilization; Philosophy / General; Religion / Comparative Religion; Religion / History; Science / Life Sciences / Evolution;