In their startling new book; Steven and Evan Strong challenge the “out-of-Africa†theory. Based on fresh examination of both the DNA and archeological evidence; they conclude that modern humans originated from Australia; not Africa.The original Australians (referred to by some as Aborigines ); like so many indigenous peoples; are portrayed as “backward†and “primitive.†Yet; as the Strongs demonstrate; original Australians had a rich culture; which may have sown the first seeds of spirituality in the world. They had the technology to make international seafaring voyages and have left traces in the Americas and possibly Japan; Southern India; Egypt; and elsewhere. They practiced brain surgery; invented the first hand tools; and had knowledge of penicillin.This book brings together 30 years of intensive research in consultation with elders in the original Australian community. Among their conclusions are the following:There is evidence that humans existed in Australia 40;000 years before they existed in Australia.There were migrations of original Australians in large boats throughout the Indian/Pacific rim.Three distinct kinds of Homo sapiens are found in Australia. There is evidence from the Americas that debunks the out-of-Africa theory.The spiritual influence of the Aborigines is reflected in the religions of the world.
#1126186 in Books University of South Carolina Press 2002-03-01 2002-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .75 x 5.98l; 1.25 #File Name: 1570034184280 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Bravo!By The DivaAn absolute "must read" for anyone who is even half-way serious about Confederate naval ordnance and their ironclads. It contains information about the construction of Brooke's rifled cannon and their test results against armored targets that are unavailable anywhere else; as well as the testing that resulted in the sloped composite armor scheme that was used on the CSN's ironclads. You will soon realize that many "bloggers/ commentators" on the various American Civil War websites haven't bothered to read this fine compilation. Brooke's diary entries; letters and papers also provide a unique insight into the personal difficulties with which he had to contend while undertaking a herculean task (a wife who struggled with TB though a pregnancy and ultimately died from the disease during the war...the death of a daughter....the loss of friends and relatives...etc.); as well as how the ebb and flow of the fortunes of war affected him; his family and those around them. Most of all; however; I must say that this compilation impressed me the most in exposing the sheer genius of an unassuming man who found himself cast by history into such turbulent times. While I was somewhat aware of how impressive Brooke's rifled cannon were; before I read this book I never really appreciated the brilliant mind that John Mercer Brooke possessed; nor his humanity. Bravo!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy elk11060A very through treatment of an important part of the Confederacy's development of large artillery.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Confederate Navy cannon and projectile designer.By MICHAEL J ODONNELLA combination of detailed research and a competent writing style makes this book a pleasure to read. I recommend it to anyone interested in the South's struggle to properly arm its Navy in the new era of ironclads.
