The book "The Antiquity of Man" by Charles Lyell, Knight, is a classic work in the field of archeology and anthropology. In this work, the legendary British scientist brings a huge amount of factual data and analyzes discoveries and research in the field of anthropology, geology and paleontology. Lyell examines the development of man from the very beginning of his existence to the present day, examining the important stages of his evolution. The book is extremely interesting both for specialists in the field of anthropology and for the general public interested in the history of mankind and its origins. "The Antiquity of Man" is considered one of the key works that shaped the modern understanding of human evolution and its place in nature.