"The Story of Ab: A Tale of the Time of the Cave Man" by Stanley Waterloo is a journey into Earth's distant past. The novel opens with young Ab, a curious toddler, discovered near a river, quickly introducing readers to the daily dangers and the strong familial bonds of the cave people as his mother rescues him from peril. As Ab matures alongside his friend Oak, the narrative shows his growth, the lessons of survival, and the importance of his place within the early community of cave dwellers, setting the stage for future challenges and crucial relationships that will define his prehistoric life.

The Story of Ab: A Tale of the Time of the Cave Man
By Stanley Waterloo
A young caveman must learn quickly if wants to survive the dangers of wild animals and the demands of his tribe in Earth's earliest days.
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About the AuthorStanley Waterloo (1846–1913) was an American newspaperman, editor, newspaper owner, and author of both non-fiction and fiction. He was born in St. Clair County, Michigan in 1846 and died in Chicago, Illinois in 1913. He married Anna Charlotte Kitton on February 11, 1874. Waterloo attended the University of Michigan. One source says he graduated in 1869, but another says he did not. Waterloo secured an appointment to West Point, but was not able to attend, because he suffered an injury. One account was that he had been kicked by a horse he was trying to break. Having grown up in the countryside, Waterloo was fond of the outdoors and was highly regarded for his descriptions of nature. He was, among other things, a Game Warden for Illinois.
Stanley Waterloo (1846–1913) was an American newspaperman, editor, newspaper owner, and author of both non-fiction and fiction. He was born in St. Clair County, Michigan in 1846 and died in Chicago, Illinois in 1913. He married Anna Charlotte Kitton on February 11, 1874. Waterloo attended the University of Michigan. One source says he graduated in 1869, but another says he did not. Waterloo secured an appointment to West Point, but was not able to attend, because he suffered an injury. One account was that he had been kicked by a horse he was trying to break. Having grown up in the countryside, Waterloo was fond of the outdoors and was highly regarded for his descriptions of nature. He was, among other things, a Game Warden for Illinois.