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Orestis asked this question about The Clan of the Cave Bear (Earth's Children, #1):
Is there any anthropological research behind this books or it is totally fictional?
Gord Beacock Don't take this as gospel, but I seem to remember a reference to her doing a lot of research before writing it. I also seem to remember a reference to…moreDon't take this as gospel, but I seem to remember a reference to her doing a lot of research before writing it. I also seem to remember a reference to examples of her fictional creation gaining scientific evidence. It's been years since I came across those references, so my memory it probably hazy and I have no idea how accurate they were then. Play it safe and don't quote it for a school project, but feel safe believing the generalities but take specifics with a large grain of salt.(less)
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The Clan of the Cave Bear
by Jean M. Auel
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