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Home Life in Far-Away Lands
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025491097
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Home Life in Far-Away Lands is an insightful exploration of human geography and cultural diversity, designed to introduce readers to the various ways people live across the globe. The work examines the relationship between physical environment and human activity, illustrating how climate, terrain, and natural resources shape the homes, clothing, food, and daily routines of different societies. From the ice-bound regions of the far north to the lush tropical jungles and vast deserts, the book provides a comparative look at the ingenuity of human adaptation.
Authors Wallace W. Atwood and Helen Goss Thomas present a series of detailed studies on global communities, emphasizing the common bonds shared by humanity despite geographic separation. By focusing on the fundamental aspects of daily life, the text serves as a comprehensive primer on social studies and world cultures. This work is a significant historical document in the field of geographical education, offering a window into the early 20th-century approach to teaching international awareness and environmental interdependence. Home Life in Far-Away Lands remains a compelling read for those interested in the history of education, the evolution of social sciences, and the timeless study of how we inhabit our planet.
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