Time Traders, (Version 2)

Published in 1958, 'Time Traders' by Andre Norton explores the concept of time travel through the eyes of Ross Murdock, a young man recruited for a secret government project. Tasked with posing as a merchant trader in the Bronze Age, Murdock and his partner Ashe navigate a world filled with prehistoric men, Russian adversaries, and remnants of an alien civilization. The novel is notable for its early exploration of time travel themes and its blend of science fiction with historical adventure.