Re: Glenn's book (reviewed by Bill Hamilton)

Steve Clark (ssclark@facstaff.wisc.edu)
Mon, 14 Aug 1995 23:16:25 -0500

I asked,
>
>>Does anyone know whether there exists any palentological evidence that any
>>Homo sp. existing 5.5 million years ago had the tools and capability of
>>building a boat? If not, how does this affect Glenn's thesis?

Bill Answered,
>Good question. One I don't know the answer to. However, it's possible
>that the answer is, "yes, an earlier hominid capable of building a boat did
>exist, but all the evidence of his existance -- whatever is left of it --
>is at the bottom of the Mediterranean.

Ok, but what about hominid civilizations that, according to Glenn's model,
arose after the flood. This would place ancestors with significant
carpentry skills at 5.5 million years ago, minus a few days. Is there
evidence for such tool use at, say 4 million years ago?

Steve
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