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Earth's Children #1 part 1/2

The Clan of the Cave Bear, Part 1 of 2

jean m. auel donada peters

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Part One Of Two Parts

It is 30,000 years ago, the final Ice Age of the Pleistocene Epoch. The earth is peopled by Neanderthals -- squat, bow-legged, nonverbal, they live in clans, exist by foraging, and are ruled by taboos. The Cro-Magnons, the people who will replace them, are just emerging.

When an earthquake destroys a Cro-Magnon dwelling, they tame the prairie, to the sudden fortune of a lucky few.

"A ripping yarn...a gorgeous piece of work." (Saturday Review of Literature)

0 pages, Audio Cassette

First published January 1,1970
Series
Earth/s Children

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0 pages, Audio Cassette
Published
January 1, 1970 by Books on Tape, Inc.
ISBN
9780736606370
ASIN
0736606378
Language
English
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jean m. auel

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Jean Marie Auel is an American writer who wrote the Earth's Children books, a series of novels set in prehistoric Europe that explores human activities during this time, and touches on the interactions of Cro-Magnon people with Neanderthals. Her books have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide.

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SleepingDragon01
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April 1,2025
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I have found that Jean Auel has been instrumental in helping me to appreciate the pre-history that pre dated our Native American tribes. His fiction based on archaeological findings is presented in such a way that you never know you are learning something very important. All of Jean's books are that way and I value every one. I have tried to read every one of Jean's books and have come away with a better knowledge of history and pre history than I ever learned in school with little or no pain of boredom whatsoever. I only wish to emulate Jean's excellent style in my own books. Kitty Sutton
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LOUiSRUiSU
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April 1,2025
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Pravěk pro mě před přečtením tohoto dílu série Děti země nebyl tak moc zajímavý, jako jiná období.
Ale tohle bylo tak skvělé! Rozjezd příběhu je pomalejší, ale potom to už jde rychle (obvykle třeba jedno období v roce vyšlo na jednu dvě kapitoly), knihy jsou neuvěřitelně čtivě napsané a dozvídáme se, jak fungovala tlupa, kdo zaujímal jaké postavení, že ženy byly vždycky považovány za něco míň, autorka poutavě popisovala spojení s duchovním světem a jak se v jejím příběhu lidé stavěli k rození dětí, “ženské kletbě”, smrti, rozmnožování atd.

Hlavní hrdinka Ajla mi přišla fajn, líbilo se mi, že přestože byla v tlupě cizinka a měla svoji hlavu, naučila se být poslušná a taky většinou nedělala zbytečné drama - nestala se ale ovcí, která by poslouchala bez přemýšlení .

Konec mě překvapil a mám v plánu si brzy přečíst další díly.
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Coolguy_22334455
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April 1,2025
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I thought that this was a wonderful book. I do, however, already have an interest in how humans evolved, with primitive living, herbal medicines and realistic fantasies, so I might be a bit biased. I thought that this book was very well written, though, and could easily capture the attention and imagination of someone who didn't already have those interests. I am looking forward to reading The Valley of Horses soon.
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IcePrincess1513
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April 1,2025
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Very enjoyable-- love the entire series. The way inwhich Jean M Auel transport the reader into the life, and contrasts, of Neanderthals and modern man, along with the painting of the topographical landscape, is breathtaking.
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Biller3d
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April 1,2025
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Loved this series. Ayla and I spent several months together.
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Rimasu
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April 1,2025
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Loved it! Hooked right away! This is a story that stays with you forever. Plan to read them all.
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FHanZ
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April 1,2025
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I really enjoyed this story! (and am eager to read Part 2) It was a nice departure from current times and filled with lots of action and emotion. Though long, it's definitely worth the time.
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manok
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April 1,2025
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So I know this series was popular a few decades ago, but I wasn't interested in it. Not long ago a friend recommended it, so I thought I'd give it a try. After about 100 pages, guess what? I'm still not interested, and since there are a half dozen books stacked up in my to read pile, I'm saying goodbye to the cave dwellers.
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