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Expected publication: October 19th 2017 by Hutchinson
Ten species that changed our world...
For hundreds of thousands of years, our ancestors depended on wild plants and animals for survival. They were hunter-gatherers, consummate foraging experts, but taking the world as they found it. Then a revolution occurred – our ancestors’ interaction with other species changed. They began to tame them. The human population boomed; civilization began.
In her new book, Tamed, Alice Roberts uncovers the amazing deep history of ten familiar species with incredible wild pasts: dogs, apples and wheat; cattle; potatoes and chickens; rice, maize, and horses – and, finally, humans. Alice Roberts not only reveals how becoming part of our world changed these animals and plants, but shows how they became our allies, essential to the survival and success of our own species – and to our future.
Enlightening, wide-ranging and endlessly fascinating, Tamed is an epic story, encompassing hundreds of thousands of years of history and archaeology alongside cutting-edge genetics and anthropology. Yet it is also a deeply personal journey that will change how we see ourselves and the species on which we have left our mark.
I'm so excited for this nonfiction, you have no idea. I've been a big fan of dr. Alice Roberts for a while now so I'd love to read her newest upcoming book. It sounds super interesting!
I'm not much of a non-fiction reader but I do hope you enjoy this one. It sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteMy only complaint is that most nonfiction is more expensive than fiction. =/
DeleteAs I was reading the summary, I was wondering if this is nonfiction. Thanks for answering it at the end of the post. I really like how this takes ubiquitous objects, like apples, and explain how relevant they are.
ReplyDeleteLonna @ FLYLēF
Yeah, I thought I'd better mention it's a nonfiction in case people didn't know.
DeleteHope you enjoy it!!
ReplyDeleteI'm 99% sure I will! ;)
DeleteI haven't read much non-fiction outside of required readings, but this one sounds interesting. I hope that you enjoy it! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great read! I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my WoW!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
This is so cook -- non-fiction isn't always my cup of tea, but I hope this is sooo cool when you get to it!
ReplyDeleteI rarely if ever read non-fiction (I can remember two off the top of my head, though there have probably been more ;D). Why I don't know, but I do hope you enjoy this one, Stephanie. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy reading, and thanks so much for visiting Finding Wonderland.
Goodness, it has been forever and a minute since I read any non-fiction. o_o Besides what I read for uni. Good on you for reading non-fiction. I hope you enjoy this book when you get the chance to read it!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week, Stephanie. =)
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