CRO-MAGNON MAN 



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this later race was unusually tall (6 ft. 1 in. on the aver- 

 age), with broad faces, long and narrow skulls and long 

 limbs capable of great freedom of movement. The brain 

 capacity surpassed that of the average man of to-day. 



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Fig. 143. — Genealogical Tree, illustrating probable origin of man 

 and the apes. Data largely from Keith. 



The Cro-Magnon people were skilled in the use of 

 tools, their weapons and ornaments displaying a high de- 

 gree of workmanship and artistic ability. They also drew 

 remarkably well, as the paintings on the walls of many 

 caves bear witness. Their burial customs indicate a 

 belief in life hereafter. Furthermore, it appears to be 

 fairly well established, that they conquered the Nean- 



