Early Man in the New World by Kenneth Macgowan and Joseph A. Hester
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"Early Man in the New World" by Kenneth Macgowan and Joseph A. Hester is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the origins and early history of human populations in the Americas, delving into archaeological findings and anthropological theories regarding the migration of early peoples from Asia to North America. It provides insight into how these initial inhabitants established cultures and adapted to their new environments over thousands
of years. The opening of the text sets the stage for this exploration by highlighting the curiosity surrounding the origins of the "New World" and its ancient peoples, a subject that has intrigued researchers since the time of Columbus. It discusses the complex and evolving theories regarding how early humans migrated, emphasizing the importance of discoveries in archaeology, radiocarbon dating, and comparative studies of language and culture. Macgowan reflects on the limitations of previous understandings and the need for a nuanced view of early American civilizations, suggesting that a deeper investigation into the artifacts and remains found throughout the Americas could shed light on the lives of the original inhabitants long before European contact. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Macgowan, Kenneth, 1888-1963 |
|---|---|
| Author | Hester, Joseph A. |
| LoC No. | 62002617 |
| Title | Early Man in the New World |
| Series Title | The Natural history library; no. 22 |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians -- Origin |
| Subject | Paleo-Indians |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55434 |
| Release Date | Aug 26, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 848 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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