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The wisdom of the bones : in search of human origins / Alan Walker and Pat Shipman

An account of the discovery and scientific analysis of a nearly complete Homo erectus skeleton found in Kenya. The text examines the specimen's anatomy and evolutionary significance, providing insights into ancient growth patterns and the development of speech.

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