Join one of the Victorian era's most important scientists on a journey back to the dawn of human history. The Duke of Argyll explores the origins of the human species, including the development of language, the evolution of tools and technology, and the birth of culture. Drawing on the latest scientific discoveries of the day, Argyll presents a compelling vision of our primordial past that is still relevant and thought-provoking today.

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