The Mind of Primitive Man
New York: The Macmillan Company, 1911.
First edition, first printing. Bound in publisher's original olive green ribbed cloth ruled in blind and lettered in gilt. Near Fine with light wear to cloth at extremities and rear panel, spine faintly darkened. Former owner name to title page, contents tanned and with a faint musty odor. Boas' groundbreaking work which took critical look at the concept of primitive culture, challenging widely held racist and eugenic claims about race and intelligence, particularly white supremacy. First printings are scarce. Item #140946763
Price: $4,500
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