Early Man in the New World

By Kenneth Macgowan, Joseph A. Hester, Joseph A. Hester Jr, et al.

Book Overview

""Early Man in the New World"" is a comprehensive book by Kenneth Macgowan that explores the history of the first humans who inhabited the Americas. The book covers the period from the arrival of the first humans in the Americas over 12,000 years ago to the development of complex civilizations such as the Aztecs and Incas. Macgowan provides a detailed analysis of the archaeological evidence and scientific research that has been conducted to understand the lifestyles, cultures, and beliefs of the early human inhabitants of the Americas. The book also delves into the controversies surrounding the origins of these early humans and their migration patterns.The author discusses the different theories and hypotheses proposed by researchers and scientists over the years, including the Clovis-first theory, which suggests that the first humans arrived in the Americas via a land bridge that connected Asia and North America during the last Ice Age. The book also explores the cultural and technological advancements of these early humans, such as the development of agriculture, the creation of pottery, and the construction of impressive structures such as the pyramids of the Maya and Aztec civilizations. Overall, ""Early Man in the New World"" is a fascinating and informative read that sheds light on the rich history of the Americas and the remarkable achievements of its early inhabitants.Foreword By Gordon F. Ekholm.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258251582
• ISBN13: 9781258251581
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"