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Johanson, the discoverer, in 1974, of "Lucy"--the oldest skelton of an erect-walking human yet found--reports the story of his internationally acclaimed find and speculates on its meaning for the understanding of our origin
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When Donald Johanson found a partial skeleton, approximately 3.5 million years old, in a remote region of Ethiopia in 1974, a headline-making controversy was launched that continues on today.
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Science writer Maitland Edey lives in New York City and Martha’s Vineyard.
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- PublisherPenguin Books
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0140139354
- ISBN 13 9780140139358
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- Number of pages416
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The story of one of the most important fossil finds in man's search for his ancestors - the 60per cent complete female hominid skeleton nicknamed "Lucy". Confirming beyond doubt the early bipedal nature of human ancestors, she was discovered in 1973 in Ethiopia by a team of scientists led by Johanson. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002772765
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint; First Printing. Light cover creases and shelf wear. ; First printing of Penguin paperback edition with full number line, 1990. Nice tight flat copy, no names or marks inside, appears unread. ; B&W Illustrations; 416 pages; When Donald Johanson uncovered "Lucy" in 1974, the most complete and best preserved skeleton of an erect- walking hominid, it caused a scientific sensation. In this work the authors explain in detail what was already known, how Lucy was found, what exactly she is, and where she fits into the complex jigsaw of human origins. Seller Inventory # 36576
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: Good. New Edition. Second impression. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 413 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. This book is available and ready to be shipped. Johanson, the discoverer, in 1974, of "Lucy"--the oldest skelton of an erect-walking human yet found--reports the story of his internationally acclaimed find and speculates on its meaning for the understanding of our origin Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Science & Technology; Britain/UK; ISBN: 0140139354. ISBN/EAN: 9780140139358. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 6513. Seller Inventory # 6513
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