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Born in Africa

Born in Africa

by Martin Meredith

  • HISTORY
  • 2012
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES

Meredith (The Fate of Africa) turns to human origins and the colorful tale of rival anthropologists, archaeologists and scientists who have struggled over the last 100 years to understand the evolution of humankind on the plains of Africa.  (AFR286, $14.99)

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