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The wisdom of the bones : in search of human origins

by Alan Walker, 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.

Accession 21365 ISBN 0679426248 Publisher Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
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