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Finding time for the old Stone Age : a history of Palaeolithic archaeology and Quaternary geology in Britain, 1860-1960 /

In the mid 19th century, curious stone implements were found beside the bones of extinct animals. Humans were evidently more ancient than had been supposed - but just how old were they? A colourful cast of characters debated the question and even came to blows over it. Anne O'Connor tells their...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: O'Connor, Anne (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2020.
Subjects:
Paleolithic period > Great Britain.
Archaeological geology > Great Britain > History.
Geology, Stratigraphic > Quaternary.
Tools, Prehistoric > Great Britain.
Antiquities, Prehistoric > Great Britain.
Géoarchéologie > Grande-Bretagne > Histoire.
Stratigraphie > Quaternaire.
Outils préhistoriques > Grande-Bretagne.
Antiquities, Prehistoric
Archaeological geology
Geology, Stratigraphic
Paleolithic period
Quaternary Geologic Period
Tools, Prehistoric
Great Britain
From 2 million years ago
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:In the mid 19th century, curious stone implements were found beside the bones of extinct animals. Humans were evidently more ancient than had been supposed - but just how old were they? A colourful cast of characters debated the question and even came to blows over it. Anne O'Connor tells their fascinating story.
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2007.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxxix, 423 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191917394 (ebook)
0191917397 (ebook)