The Mystery of Peking Man

by Grant Kelly

The Mystery of Peking Man takes readers on an exhilarating journey into one of archaeology’s greatest unsolved mysteries. In 1929, the discovery of Peking Man—an ancient human ancestor—astonished the world, offering invaluable insights into human evolution. But during the chaos of World War II, the priceless fossils vanished without a trace. Were they stolen, hidden, or lost forever? This gripping book delves into the thrilling search for Peking Man, tracing the fossils' discovery, disappearance, and the decades-long quest to uncover their fate. Perfect for history and mystery lovers, this is a story of science, intrigue, and a treasure lost to time.

28 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 24, 2024

Reviews

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Mystery of Peking Man (GKP Lost Treasure Series Book 7), my fortieth read from author Grant Kelly. An enjoyable 28-page short read. “I received a complementary Kindle copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. I look forward to reading more from this author with Raphael’s Missing Painting (GKP Lost Treasure Series Book 8) & The RMS Queen Mary (GKP Most Haunted Places Series 2 Book 8) high on my TBR list. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audiobook: I enjoyed this short essay as much as the others in the series. I was amazed at the archaeological discovery. I was sad to learn about the loss of the fossils, and I can't help but wonder what happened to them. Although I can understand how these treasures could be lost during war time, I can only hope that someday the fossils will one day be "rediscovered". I thought the digital voice Mary G was easy to understand. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.

[Soscha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite interesting! If I had to guess where the Peking man bones ended up is they were moved fir safe keeping somewhere in China but been misplaced.

Here is a relevant point: ALL such remains are important but Homo erectus fossils have been recovered and studied.

I suspect Peking man will be found at some point. Reason being…We’re not talking T-Rex fossils here. Those are extremely valuable.

Homo erectus: Meh. It’s some old hominin, no razzle dazzle there.

[Rowan Creech · Rating 5 out of 5]

This excellent short read delves into the mystery surrounding the lost Peking Man fossils during the war. It’s very insightful and packed with fascinating knowledge on the subject.