RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [1851-1871]. Abstract of Prichard, Physical history of mankind. CUL-DAR85.A85. Edited by John van Wyhe (The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 3.2022. RN2
NOTE: See record in the Darwin Online manuscript catalogue, enter its Identifier here. Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin. The volumes CUL-DAR80-86 contain material for Darwin's book Descent of man (1871).
Darwin cited this frequently in Descent, vol. 2.
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Prichard New Edit.
Vol I. p 341 Nasal cavities large for Americans for smelling
321. Sexual selection (Skulls) Flat Head essential to Beauty (Used)
Vol IV
p 407. shape of Head in relation to sexes
p 519, 534, 535, 537 skull Sexual Selection
Vol V.
p. 67 exaggerate more by Head Sexual Selection
Colour
145 p. 283 292} Differences of Polynesians.
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Prichard Old Edit
Vol I. p. 305 Old inhabitants of Britain had smaller skulls. Selection
p 333 Relation of skull & pelvis
Vol. 2 Old Edit.
97 (same race varies much) Negroes & old races in Brazil
Prichard, James Cowles. 1836-1847. Researches into the physical history of mankind. 3d ed. 5 vols. London: Sherwood, Gilbert & Piper. CUL-DAR.LIB.511 [vols. 1-2; CUL-DAR240 states 5 vols.] vol. 1 PDF vol. 2 PDF vol. 3 PDF vol. 4 link PDF vol. 5 PDF
Prichard, James Cowles. 1851. Researches into the physical history of mankind. 4th ed. vols. 1-2. London: Houlston and Stoneman. CUL-DAR.LIB.512 vol. 1 PDF vol. 2 PDF
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