Home : A Time Traveller's Tales from Britain's Prehistory by Francis Pryor 9780241955888

Home : A Time Traveller's Tales from Britain's Prehistory

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In 'Home', renowned archaeologist, broadcaster, and author of 'The Making of the British...
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In 'Home', renowned archaeologist, broadcaster, and author of 'The Making of the British Landscape', Francis Pryor invites readers on his lifelong journey to uncover the roots of family life in prehistoric Britain. This Time Team expert delves into the first nine millennia of British history, spanning from the glacial retreat to the Roman exodus.

Pryor's narrative weaves together archaeological evidence to reconstruct the evolution of domestic communities, illuminating the habits, traditions, and customs of our ancient forebears. But this book is more than just a historical account; it's a personal odyssey, chronicling Pryor's passionate pursuit of Britain's past. From Yorkshire to Wales, Lincolnshire to the West Country, he shares his experiences of excavating in diverse and challenging conditions - from icy winters to scorching summers, through mud and gales, weathering both frustrating setbacks and exhilarating discoveries.

With an intimate and evocative style, 'Home' demonstrates how our prehistoric ancestors, through their daily lives and routines, laid the foundations for what remains the cornerstone of modern society: the family. As The Guardian aptly notes, "Under his gaze, the land starts to fill with tribes and clans wandering this way and that, leaving traces that can still be seen today . . . Pryor feels the land rather than simply knowing it."

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780241955888
Book Author: Francis Pryor
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 198 x 136 x 21 cm
Book Publication Date: 2015-01-10
Book Pagination: 352 pages
Book Weight: 282g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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