Living Underground: A History of Cave and Cliff Dwelling.
London: The Herbert Press, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Small quarto. 256pp. Bound in black cloth with gilt titling to spine, b&w illustrations, photos and maps. Bibiography, index. From publisher: "This is the first comprehensive survey of troglodytes and other cave dwellers throughout the world from Neanderthal Man to the present day. Mr. Kempe, of the British Museum of Natural History, examines why people have chosen to live in caves or natural shelters, the nature of life and the distinctive characteristics of the dwellings, and skillfully weaves these strands into a fascinating history of man's underground life." Just a hint of shelf wear, otherwise appears unread. Thus near Fine in near Fine dust jacket (very lightly rubbed, now in protective mylar sleeve). Item #70347
ISBN: 0906969867
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