The Jaw Of The Piltdown Man (1915)

The Jaw Of The Piltdown Man is a book written by Gerrit Smith Miller Jr. and published in 1915. The book is a scientific investigation into the discovery of the Piltdown Man, which was believed to be one of the earliest human ancestors found at the time.Miller Jr. was a noted American mammalogist and curator at the Smithsonian Institution, and his book provides a detailed analysis of the Piltdown Man's jawbone, which was the only part of the skeleton that had been found at the time.The book covers Miller Jr.'s examination of the jawbone, including its physical characteristics and how it compared to other known human and animal fossils. He also discusses the controversy surrounding the Piltdown Man's discovery, including accusations of forgery and the ongoing debate over its authenticity.Overall, The Jaw Of The Piltdown Man is a fascinating look at one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the early 20th century, and an important contribution to the field of paleoanthropology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.