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The book uses personal correspondence to illustrate the often-heated arguments—sometimes leading to physical altercations—as these pioneers fought to establish their theories.

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. Finding Time for the Old Stone Age: A History o...

O'Connor highlights that the history of this field was built not just by professors and museum keepers, but by a "colourful cast" of everyday professionals: The book uses personal correspondence to illustrate the

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...

Finding Time for the Old Stone Age: A History of Palaeolithic Archaeology and Quaternary Geology in Britain, 1860-1960