Description
1952 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. Dust jacket has heavy wear and large tears, pieces missing. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-worn yet cherished copy of the “Proceedings of the First Pan-African Congress on Prehistory” bears witness to the pioneering efforts of anthropologists Louis and Sonia Leakey in unraveling the mysteries of human origins. Convened in 1947, this landmark conference brought together leading scholars from across Africa to share their groundbreaking discoveries and forge a unified African perspective on prehistory. Despite its weathered exterior, the book’s contents remain largely intact, preserving the invaluable insights and debates that laid the foundation for our understanding of early hominid evolution and the rich tapestry of ancient African civilizations. A true relic of its time, this volume offers a rare glimpse into the birth of modern African archaeology and the tireless pursuit of knowledge that continues to shape our collective past.
