The Cave Boy of the Age of Stone facts for kids
The boys family sitting around their fire with the baby and parents. (cover not available)
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| Author | Margaret A. McIntyre |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | editions list |
| Genre | Juvenile novel |
| Publisher | George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd. (UK) D. Appleton and Company (US) |
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Publication date
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1907 |
The Cave Boy of the Age of Stone is an exciting and educational children's book written by Margaret A. McIntyre and illustrated by Irma Deremeaux. It was first published way back in 1907! This book is filled with pictures and helps young readers imagine what life was like for people living in the Stone Age.
Since 2007, this book has been in the public domain. This means anyone can share or print it, and many new versions have been made. Some of these new editions even include all the original drawings, just like the first book.
About the Story
This book tells the story of two young brothers and their family. They live during the Stone Age, a time long, long ago when people used stone tools. The author wants to show you what daily life might have been like for early humans.
One cool part of the story shows how people might have started to tame animals. For example, the family has a young goat that becomes very friendly. It's so gentle that they even let their little brother ride on its back! This helps you understand how people began to live alongside animals.
Chapters in the Book
The book is divided into different chapters, each telling a new part of the brothers' adventures. Here are some of the exciting topics you'll read about:
| CHAPTER | Chapter Titles |
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| I. | Strongarm's Family |
| II. | The Needle, the Club, and the Bow |
| III. | The Taming of the Dog |
| IV. | How Strongarm Hunted a Bear and a Lion |
| V. | The Old Ax Maker Visits His Daughter |
| VI. | The Coming of Fire |
| VII. | The Cave Tiger |
| VIII. | The Making of Stone Weapons |
| IX. | At the Gravel Pit |
| X. | A Summer Camp |
| XI. | Thorn Meets the Children of the Shell Mounds |
| XII. | At the Home of the Shell Mound People |
| XIII. | Thorn Learns to Swim |
| XIV. | The Feast of Mammoth's Meat |
The book also includes a second part with educational information. This part explains what archaeologists knew about the Stone Age in 1907. It covers topics like how stone tools were found and what the Earth looked like back then.
Book Illustrations
This book is known for its many detailed pictures. The original publishers, D. Appleton and Company in the US and George G. Harrap and Co. in the UK, made sure the book was full of interesting engravings. These pictures help bring the Stone Age world to life for readers.
