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The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Van Loon (1938, Garden City Publishing Co., H/C). "The Story of Mankind" by Dutch-American journalist & author, Hendrik Van Loon, published in 1938 by Garden City Publishing Co., is a vintage history book written for his children, Hanse and Willem. It traces the history of man and civilization from primitive beginnings to modern day 1921 (copyright 1921, 1926, 1938). It was the first book to be awarded the Newberry Medal for an outstanding contribution to children’s literature. No dust jacket. "The Story of Mankind" by Dutch-American journalist & author, Hendrik Van Loon, published in 1938 by Garden City Publishing Co., is a vintage history book written for his children, Hanse and Willem. It traces the history of man and civilization from primitive beginnings to modern day 1921 (copyright 1921, 1926, 1938). It was the first book to be awarded the Newberry Medal for an outstanding contribution to children’s literature. No dust jacket.