Before Adam

Main Ideas

• Human evolution and its ancestors: the book explores the process of evolution, showing how ancient human ancestors developed and adapted to their environment.
• Instincts and survival: the author emphasizes the instincts that helped ancient humans survive in harsh natural conditions.
• Social structures and interactions: the book examines early forms of social structures and interactions among tribe members, their roles, and responsibilities.
• Conflict and struggle for existence: Jack London describes the constant struggle for resources and survival, both within the tribe and against external threats.
• Memory and legacy: through the protagonist's dreams and memories, the idea is conveyed of how ancestral memory influences modern humans and their perception of the world.