Book of Science and Antiquities

Schindler's Ark author Oskar Schindler tells the stories of two men who have much in common, but are separated by 42,000 years. Shade lives with his second wife on the shores of a bountiful lake, and when danger threatens, the Hero ancestors will call on him to kill or sacrifice himself to save his people. Shelby Apple, a documentary film maker, discovers Shade's remains near the now dry Lake Learned in New South Wales and follows his own heroes to the battlefields of Eritrea and the Rift Valley, where Homo sapiens sprang from. Learned Man stands as an enduring spirit, a fellow player in the long, ever-evolving story of humankind.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 336 pages
\n Publication date: 30 May 2019
\n Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
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In a novel of breathtaking reach and inspired imagination, the Booker Prize-winning author of Schindler's Ark unfolds the captivating stories of two men who share remarkable similarities despite a staggering 42,000-year gap. Shade, a peaceful man residing with his second wife within their clan on the shores of a bountiful lake, is aware that when danger threatens, the Hero ancestors will summon him to fulfill his duty—either by killing or sacrificing himself—to safeguard his people. Over 40,000 years later, Shade's remains are unearthed near the now dry Lake Learned in New South Wales, sparking a sensational discovery that captivates Shelby Apple, a documentary film maker. Shelby embarks on a journey to trace the controversies surrounding the identity of the continent's first inhabitants and the rightful place of Shade's bones.

Through his exploration, Shelby follows in the footsteps of his own heroes to the battlefields of Eritrea and the Rift Valley, where Homo sapiens emerged. As he confronts his own mortality and reflects on his passions, ideals, and the challenges he has faced in his marriage, Learned Man emerges as an enduring spirit, a fellow player in the long and ever-evolving story of humankind.

This novel delves deep into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the enduring legacy of our ancestors. With its rich narrative and vivid portrayal of historical events, it offers readers a profound and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.

\n Weight: 546g\n
Dimension: 233 x 160 x 31 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781529355215\n \n