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has been sent with this newsletter. If you do not pay by standing order, please
send your subscription to the Membership Secretary Del Smith. Please note the
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HOMO BRITANNICUS: The Incredible Story of Human life in Britain by Chris Stringer
We have received the following information about this book published by Penguin Press:
it is an unprecedented history of the British Isles that brings together all the latest
archaeological, Palaeontological, and geological evidence. Chris Stringer has been leading
the Ancient Human Occupation of Britain project, whose collaboration this book
represents. Together with local archaeology' groups they have cast new light on so many
fascinating questions about our early history, not least pushing back the earliest date of
human arrival by 200,000 years. The book is fully illustrated and contains some wonderful
original photography of the Natural History Museum's collections. It also includes original
maps based on AHOB's work showing the shape of Britain from 700,000 years ago to
the present.
This is the culmination of extraordinary endeavours by many people, including members
in the Field Club. Various sites of archaeological and historical importance in Essex are
mentioned in the book, for example Aveley, Marks Tey, Purfleet and West Thurrock. It
has received many excellent reviews. This book will be essential reading for all those
interested in human history or, indeed, in the story of the British landscape.
The RRP of the book is £25, but it is currently available at Amazon.co.uk for £12.50.
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Essex Field Club Newsletter No. 52, January 2007