Scenes from Prehistoric Life : From the Ice Age to the Coming of the Romans by Francis Pryor 9781789544152

Scenes from Prehistoric Life : From the Ice Age to the Coming of the Romans

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Embark on a captivating expedition through Britain's ancient landscapes, uncovering the fascinating lives...
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Embark on a captivating expedition through Britain's ancient landscapes, uncovering the fascinating lives of our prehistoric ancestors. Francis Pryor, a renowned archaeologist, masterfully reconstructs fifteen snapshots of life in Britain and Ireland, spanning from the Old Stone Age to the Roman invasion in AD 43.

With meticulous attention to detail, Pryor breathes life into long-forgotten scenes: from the early humans who left footprints in Norfolk's mudflats nearly a million years ago, to the skilled craftsmen who constructed wooden walkways in Somerset four millennia past, and the inhabitants of Britain's first Iron Age towns. Drawing upon excavations and surveys, he paints a vivid picture of daily life in these bygone eras.

This enlightening journey offers a compelling glimpse into how our forebears tackled both mundane challenges and profound quandaries. Pryor's narrative prowess brings to light the untold stories of prehistoric Britain, presenting a well-researched and poignant portrayal of life as it truly was in those distant times.

Praised for its evocative prose and engaging content, 'Scenes from Prehistoric Life' has been lauded by critics and readers alike. The Spectator hailed it as 'highly compelling', while BBC Countryfile Magazine described it as 'an evocative foray into the prehistoric past'. This illuminating work may even leave readers pondering whether life in ancient Britain was, in some ways, more appealing than our frenetic modern existence.

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Book ISBN: 9781789544152
Book Weight: 256g

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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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