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THE AGE OF WOOD Our Most Useful Material and the Construction of Civilization

by | Read by Dennis Boutsikaris

Contemporary Culture • 8.5 hrs. • Unabridged • © 2020

Narrator Dennis Boutsikaris, no stranger to nonfiction, performs a re-examination of human evolution that puts our arboreal origins at its hub. Boutsikaris takes on a conversational tone, which increases the accessibility of this well-researched audiobook by helping listeners connect with the importance of trees, not only for humankind's physical development but also for our sociocultural and technological advances. The treatise provides easy-to-understand context, uncovering the central role wood played in the development of tool use, shelter, and water transportation all the way up to the precipitating events of the U.S. Revolutionary War--and even everyday life in the 21st century. Boutsikaris's varied cadence keeps listeners engaged, and his thoughtful pacing allows time to think about the author's theories and novel concepts. C.B.L. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2021]

Trade Ed. • Simon & Schuster Audio • 2020

DD ISBN 9781797114569 $19.99

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