The beginnings of humankind, book by maitland edey. The beginnings of humankind first edition by donald c johanson, maitland a edey 1981 hardcover. Lucy book by maitland edey, donald johanson official publisher. The oldest, most complete skeleton of any erect walking human ancestor ever found. He did not know that a tooth he had sent to the british museum labeled as a baboons was a hominid canine. The beginnings of humankind was colourful and of course has pictures on the website. Never before have the mystery and intricacy of our origins been so clearly. This book is a collection of the journal entries, quotes and actual information of the expedition. Buy lucy, beginning of humankind by donald c johanson online at alibris.
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