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The old way : a story of the first people
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The old way : a story of the first people

by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

This study examines the hunter-gatherer lifestyle of the Kalahari San to explore the origins of human evolution and survival. It compares ancient customs with animal behaviours to provide insight into the development of early human societies.

Accession 35617 ISBN 9780374225520 Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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