235 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Pt. I. The naledi journey -- The cradle of humankind -- Our family tree -- Finding Homo naledi -- The world meets naledi -- Chamber of many stars -- pt. II. So many bones -- Inside the lesedi chamber -- Cave dwellers -- Another body -- Hints of burial -- A turning point -- pt. III. Journey into darkness -- Training -- Approaching the chute -- Into the chute -- The descent -- Exploring the hill antechamber -- The markings -- More markings -- Struggling out -- pt. IV. Meaning -- Markings and meaning -- Burnt bone -- Traces of culture -- The search for meaning.
Summary
"This thrilling book takes the reader into South African caves to discover fossil remains that reframe the human family tree"-- Provided by publisher.