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.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a study of ancient human history. It explores the evolution of flint implements by carefully comparing flints that have been shaped by natural forces to those shaped by ancient humans. It also discusses the relationship between the most primitive human-made flint tools and more advanced stone tools. The author provides a wealth of information on the details of flint fracture and a series of experiments in which flints were subjected to various forces. The book concludes by examining the significance of the author's insights and how these have helped dispel some of the doubts and difficulties surrounding the science of prehistory. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332180776_0
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
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