# John Lubbock — Mutual Aid character guide

> John Lubbock in Mutual Aid by Peter Kropotkin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sir John Lubbock, Lubbock

**First appearance:** 0002-i-mutual-aid-among-animals

## Who they are

English banker and naturalist whose works on ants and primitive societies are referenced.

## In the story

### [Mutual Aid Among Savages](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mutual_aid_se/chapters/iii-mutual-aid-among-savages)

Lubbock is cited for his description of Hottentots as 'the filthiest animals' and for noting the abundance of flint implements in palaeolithic caves.

### [II: The Ants](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mutual_aid_se/chapters/ii-the-ants)

Conducted experiments on ants in artificial glass nests, initially critical of Huber's claims but later confirmed them.

### [VII: The Origin of the Family](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mutual_aid_se/chapters/vii-the-origin-of-the-family)

Mentioned for his analysis of survivals and customs related to maternal descent and exogamy.

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