Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026
Les pygmées.
Publication Details
Paris: J.-B. Baillière, 1887 CE.
De Quatrefages showed that pygmies are descended from ancient races and are not, as was believed by many, a retrograde or degenerate type of negro of comparatively recent growth. English translation by Frederick Starr, 1895. Digital facsimile of the 1887 edition from the Internet Archive at this link; of the 1895 edition at this link.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #182 |
| Permanent Link | https://hom-sveltekit.fly.dev/entry/3364 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | les-pygmes |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Paris