Chapter IV: CAVE-MEN.

Other sources of information—History of cave explorations—The

formation of caves—Exploration in Kent’s Cavern—Evidence of two

different races—The higher culture of the later race—Evidence of

prolonged time—Exploration of Robin Hood Cave—Explorations in

Valley of the River Meuse—M. Dupont’s conclusions—Explorations in

the Valley of the Dordogne—The station at Schussenreid—Cave-men

not found south of the Alps—Habitations of the Cave-men—Cave-men

were hunters—Methods of cooking—Destitute of the potter’s

art—Their weapons—Clothing—Their skill in drawing—Evidence of a

government—Of a religious belief—Race of the Cave-men—Distinct

from the Men of the Drift—Probable connection with the Eskimos.

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