This second part of
Jacqui’s trilogy continues with some thoughtful and interesting changes in Lucy’s
clan, especially their reliance on each other’s skills and knowledge.
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| The author: Jacqui Murray |
I, with Jacqui, pondered
these subjects and came up with some thoughts …
Lucy, the leader, is
developing ideas … so the clan grows stronger and becomes more able to adapt to the
world around.
The Wonderwerk caves
being nearly at an elevation of 4,900 feet (1,500 metres) are extremely cold in
winter, and where the wind whistles around the entrance …
… winter has given Lucy
time, when they are unable to move around, to explore her blind companion’s
ability to react more quickly to changes in noises around their camp … while
also noting that he raises his head as the bats fly in and out …
Perhaps early signs of bat
echo-location becoming essential to early man, which blind people are able to
use today; while African tribes still use ‘click sounds’, as did their early
ancestors … before speech evolved …
Lucy’s group is
absorbing small pieces of knowledge to help them stay alive, and to improve
their clan’s chances to remain in history …
Tagline introduction
A boy blinded by fire. A woman raised by wolves. An avowed enemy offers help.
Summary
In this second of the
Dawn of Humanity trilogy, the first trilogy in the Man vs. Nature saga, Lucy and
her eclectic group escape the treacherous tribe that has been hunting them and
find a safe haven in the famous Wonderwerk caves in South Africa. Though they
don’t know it, they will be the oldest known occupation of caves by humans.
They don’t have clothing, fire, or weapons, but the caves keep them warm and
food is plentiful. But they can't stay, not with the rest of the tribe enslaved
by an enemy. To free them requires not only the prodigious skills of Lucy's
unique group--which includes a proto-wolf and a female raised by the pack--but
others who have no reason to assist her and instinct tells Lucy she shouldn't
trust.
Set 1.8 million years
ago in Africa, Lucy and her tribe struggle against the harsh reality of a world
ruled by nature, where predators stalk them and a violent new species of man
threatens to destroy their world. Only by changing can they prevail. If you
ever wondered how earliest man survived but couldn’t get through the academic
discussions, this book is for you. Prepare to see this violent and beautiful
world in a way you never imagined.
A perfect book for fans of Jean Auel and the Gears!
Other bloggers have promoted the first chapter ... I have omitted it here - but there are plenty of links above ...
I have included this image of migrations that formed the 'Modern Rainbow Nation' - it shows South Africa: the so called 'Cradle of Humankind' ... and the migratory routes of the major present day tribes ...
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Migrations that formed the present 'Rainbow nation'
South Africa - with Namibia to the west; Botswana between
these two nations ... |
Congratulations Jacqui - you are inspirational in tackling these wonderful sagas - giving us the opportunity to think and imagine where we all came from ... and how these early peoples adapted and lived ...
Hilary Melton-Butcher
Positive Letters Inspirational Stories
