B. C. 30,000

B. C. 30,000 is a prehistoric fiction novel by S. P. Meek, first published in April 1932 in Astounding Stories. The story follows Anak the Hunter, a Cro-Magnon man, as he navigates tribal leadership and romantic desire amidst conflicts with Neanderthal-like creatures. The narrative explores themes of survival, power dynamics, and rivalry within early human tribes, culminating in a quest to rescue the maiden Una from their adversaries. This work captures the struggles of early civilization and the instinctual challenges faced by its inhabitants.