Pre-Palæolithic Man (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Moir, J. Reid

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1332180779 ISBN 13: 9781332180776

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Uncover humanity’s earliest steps in England, where ancient flints and surprising fossils challenge our timeline.

In this work, the author argues that pre-palaeolithic peoples are represented in our region, based on the discovery of early flint implements found in deposits older than the earliest palaeoliths. The text also surveys the famous Piltdown find, weighing the bones and tools against geological context to explore how scientists reconstruct deep history without overstepping the evidence.

- Learn how early tools were made, from simple edge-trimmed flints to more complex forms.
- See how researchers trace relationships between different tool types and how these shapes evolved over time.
- Understand how geological strata and associated fauna help date ancient remains and shape our view of pre-palaeolithic life.
- Explore the debates and careful reasoning scientists use when faced with contested discoveries.

Ideal for readers curious about prehistoric archaeology, tool-making history, and the methods scientists use to interpret ancient remains.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1332180779
• ISBN 13: 9781332180776
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 127
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