02423cam a22003613u 4500 55434 UtSlPG 20260610134257.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 62002617 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Macgowan, Kenneth, 1888-1963 Early Man in the New World Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The Natural history library; no. 22 Release date is 2017-08-26 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Early Man in the New World" by Kenneth Macgowan and Joseph A. Hester is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the origins and early history of human populations in the Americas, delving into archaeological findings and anthropological theories regarding the migration of early peoples from Asia to North America. It provides insight into how these initial inhabitants established cultures and adapted to their new environments over thousands of years. The opening of the text sets the stage for this exploration by highlighting the curiosity surrounding the origins of the "New World" and its ancient peoples, a subject that has intrigued researchers since the time of Columbus. It discusses the complex and evolving theories regarding how early humans migrated, emphasizing the importance of discoveries in archaeology, radiocarbon dating, and comparative studies of language and culture. Macgowan reflects on the limitations of previous understandings and the need for a nuanced view of early American civilizations, suggesting that a deeper investigation into the artifacts and remains found throughout the Americas could shed light on the lives of the original inhabitants long before European contact. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians -- Origin Paleo-Indians Hester, Joseph A. The Natural history library; no. 22 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55434 96265 96265