The Hunters or the Hunted?. An Introduction of African Cave Taphonomy – Brain, C K

What were our earliest human ancestors like? The author, who was a director of the Transvaal Museum, Pretoria, presents an alternative analysis of the fossil sites in South Africa, showing that the early hominids were hunted by big cat predators. His research provided the guidelines for taphonomic reconstruction that helped future excavation of sites. Numerous illustrations, distribution maps and b&w photographs. Some light foxing to front and rear prelims. Some foxing to all edges. 365 Pages. Contents clean and binding sound. 1st Edition. Condition: Good to very good. Dust jacket: Good+. Some edge-wear and light rubbing. Some foxing to the verso. Binding: Hardcover. Cloth boards with mild edge-wear.

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Date Published: 1981
Publication Place: Chicago and London
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Good to very good.
Binding: Hardcover. Cloth boards with mild edge-wear.
Has Dust Jacket: Yes
Jacket Condition: Good+. Some edge-wear and light rubbing. Some foxing to the verso.