The past in the present: what is civilisation? (1880)
Mitchell, Arthur, Sir, 1826-1909 · Edinburgh : D. Douglas · leaf 127
n of Fig. 85. At the same time it must be borne in 104 THE PAST IN THE PKESEXT. mind that it is difficult to say of any particular specimen thatit is older or later than any other specimen, unless there besomething in its history to reveal the fact, because it wouldbe possible to make specimens of… … Fig. 84.—Back of Fig. 83. In Fig. 86 I give still another of these annular brooches,recently made, and entirely destitute of ornament. It would not be easy to find a better illustration of thatdying out by degradation, to which I have so often referred,than these woodcuts may be fairly held to…
Archaeology · Civilization
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