Before Adam - A Prehistoric Journey Through Time by Jack London

Jack London, Zenith Golden Quill

Sinopsis

What if your dreams were ancient memories?

In Before Adam, Jack London takes readers on a mesmerizing journey into the prehistoric past. Through the eyes of a modern man who dreams the life of his ancient ancestor, we experience a world before civilization—when survival depended on strength, cunning, and the dawn of human thought.

Blending speculative fiction, anthropology, and primal adventure, this groundbreaking novel imagines early humans navigating tribal rivalries, fire, fear, and the forces of evolution. It's not just a story of the past—it's a profound meditation on what it means to be human.

This edition includes an insightful foreword and historical context to enhance your reading experience.

"One of Jack London's most ambitious and imaginative works." — The San Francisco Chronicle
"A fascinating exploration of early man by a literary giant." — Booklist

Unlock the origin of human consciousness—buy now and journey to a world before history began.

Disponible desde: 13/05/2025.

Longitud de impresión: 136 páginas.

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