The book centers on the mid-19th-century discovery of stone implements found alongside the remains of extinct animals. These finds proved humans were far older than previously believed, but determining exactly how old required reconciling several "clocks":
Categorizing the evolution of stone tool technologies. Key Themes and Characters
While focused on Britain, the narrative follows a trail extending to Continental Europe, Africa, and Asia. Why This History Matters Finding Time for the Old Stone Age: A History o...
Studying the layers of the Earth and Quaternary deposits.
Finding Time for the Old Stone Age: A History of Palaeolithic Archaeology and Quaternary Geology in Britain, 1860-1960 The book centers on the mid-19th-century discovery of
Analyzing the fossilized remains of ancient fauna.
Wine sellers, diamond merchants, clerks, and papermakers all proposed competing timescales. Why This History Matters Studying the layers of
To define the "Old Stone Age" as a distinct prehistoric period. John Lubbock (1865) To distinguish the "New Stone Age" from the earlier era. Go to product viewer dialog for this item.