"Ab, the Cave Man: A Story of the Time of the Stone Age" is a captivating narrative designed to introduce young readers to the fascinating world of prehistoric humanity. Through the eyes of Ab, a young boy growing up in the Stone Age, William Lewis Nida illustrates the challenges and triumphs of early human life. The story follows Ab's development as he learns the essential skills of survival, from the mastery of fire to the invention of the bow and arrow. Readers are taken on an educational journey through ancient landscapes, encountering wild beasts and discovering the communal structures that allowed early humans to thrive. This work serves as both a compelling adventure and an informative look at the evolution of technology and culture in our distant past. By focusing on the daily lives, struggles, and innovations of cave dwellers, the book provides a vivid portrait of how early humans adapted to their environment. "Ab, the Cave Man" remains a classic example of educational storytelling, bridging the gap between historical fact and imaginative fiction. It is an ideal resource for students and readers interested in the origins of human civilization and the enduring spirit of prehistoric people. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.