The book "Handbook of the Antiquity of Man" by the author John Patterson McLean is an important work devoted to the study of the antiquity of mankind. The book describes in detail the evolution of man, starting from the earliest times and ending with modern discoveries in archeology and anthropology. The author examines various aspects of the life of ancient people, their culture, customs, technologies and ways of survival. The book contains many illustrations, diagrams and maps that contribute to a better understanding of the material. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of mankind and the almost limitless path it has taken from its ancestors.