Human Dispersal, Human Evolution, and the Sea: The Palaeolithic Seafaring Debate . John F. Cherry and Thomas P. Leppard. 2025. University Press of Colorado, Denver. xviii + 220 pp. $67.00 (hardcover), ISBN 978-1-64642-690-4. $53.00 (e-book), ISBN 978-1-64642-691-1.

Joanna Gautney

doi:10.1017/aaq.2026.10201

May 26, 2026American Antiquity

Human Dispersal, Human Evolution, and the Sea: The Palaeolithic Seafaring Debate . John F. Cherry and Thomas P. Leppard. 2025. University Press of Colorado, Denver. xviii + 220 pp. $67.00 (hardcover), ISBN 978-1-64642-690-4. $53.00 (e-book), ISBN 978-1-64642-691-1.

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The book explores how seafaring may have influenced human evolution and dispersal patterns during the Palaeolithic era.
Analyzes archaeological evidence related to seafaring and human behavior.
Looks at historical contexts of human dispersal in relation to maritime activities.
Engages with current debates on the significance of sea travel in early human life.
Highlights key evidence supporting the role of seafaring in human dispersal.
Identifies gaps in current research and points out areas for future exploration.
Suggests a re-evaluation of the timelines and means of early human migration.

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This book examines the relationship between human evolution and seafaring during the Palaeolithic, suggesting important links.

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Human Dispersal, Human Evolution, and the Sea: The Palaeolithic Seafaring Debate. John F. Cherry and Thomas P. Leppard. 2025. University Press of Colorado, Denver. xviii + 220 pp. 53.00 (e-book), ISBN 978-1-64642-691-1.

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