The Ancestor's Tale

The Ancestor's Tale: A Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Life
First edition (UK)
AuthorRichard Dawkins & Yan Wong
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEvolutionary biology
PublisherHoughton Mifflin (US)
Weidenfeld & Nicolson (UK)
Publication date
1st edition 2004, 2nd edition 2016
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint
Pages673 pages in 1st edition and expanded to 800 pages in 2nd ed.
ISBN978-0544859937
OCLC1062329664
576.8 22
LC ClassQH361 .D39 2004
Preceded byA Devil's Chaplain 
Followed byThe God Delusion 

The Ancestor's Tale: A Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Life is a science book by Richard Dawkins and Yan Wong that delves into the topic of evolution. The book adopts a unique approach, retracing the path of humans in reverse chronological order through evolutionary history. Along the way, it introduces readers to various species, referred to as humanity's cousins, as they converge on shared common ancestors. Drawing on scientific principles and research, "The Ancestor's Tale" offers an accessible and thought-provoking exploration of life's origins and the intricate relationships that connect all living beings.