Prehistoric Stone Tools of Eastern Africa: A Guide
- ISBN-10
- 1108424430
- ISBN-13
- 9781108424431
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 317
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-04-30
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Author
- John J. Shea
Description
A detailed overview of the Eastern African stone tools that make up the world's longest archaeological record.
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