The story of mankind

An updated edition of the 1921 Newbery Award-winning history for young readers, beginning with the origins of mankind, and telling of significant people and events of every age through the late twentieth century. Includes original pen and ink illustrations.

Updated for young readers by John Merriman, this book decribes a history that begins with the origins of mankind and tells of significant people and events of every age through the late twentieth century.