The Old White Americans

The Old White Americans is a book written by Ales Hrdlicka and originally published in 1917. The book is a detailed study of the physical characteristics of the white American population, with a particular focus on the older generation. Hrdlicka was a prominent anthropologist and physical anthropologist who conducted extensive research on human evolution and variation.In this book, Hrdlicka presents his findings on the physical features of white Americans, including their height, weight, head shape, and facial features. He also examines the differences between various ethnic groups within the white American population, such as English, Irish, and German Americans.The book is notable for its emphasis on the importance of anthropology in understanding human diversity and evolution. Hrdlicka argues that the study of physical anthropology is essential for understanding the history and development of human societies, and that it can provide valuable insights into the origins of social and cultural differences between different groups of people.Overall, The Old White Americans is a fascinating and informative study of the physical characteristics of white Americans, and an important contribution to the field of physical anthropology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.