The Story of Evolution

audiobook

The Story of Evolution

by Joseph McCabe

EN·~10 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
1

PREFACE

4:26
2

CHAPTER I. THE DISCOVERY OF THE UNIVERSE

24:23
3

CHAPTER II. THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE UNIVERSE

21:27
4

CHAPTER III. THE BIRTH AND DEATH OF WORLDS

33:44
5

CHAPTER IV. THE PREPARATION OF THE EARTH

29:44
6

CHAPTER V. THE BEGINNING OF LIFE

27:57
7

CHAPTER VI. THE INFANCY OF THE EARTH

34:51
8

CHAPTER VII. THE PASSAGE TO THE LAND

26:39
9

CHAPTER VIII. THE COAL-FOREST

27:26
10

CHAPTER IX. THE ANIMALS OF THE COAL-FOREST

25:43

Description

A sweeping yet accessible narrative, this volume guides listeners through the grand tapestry of Earth’s and the heavens’ history. Drawing on the latest discoveries from astronomy, geology, biology and anthropology, it weaves together a continuous chronicle that shows not only how scenes succeeded one another, but why the planet’s landscape and its living inhabitants rose step by step. The author’s clear, jargon‑free prose invites anyone—whether a seasoned science enthusiast or a curious newcomer—to grasp the big picture without getting lost in technical detail.

The journey begins with the pivotal breakthroughs that shattered medieval worldviews: the realization that Earth is not the universe’s center and that a vast cosmos stretches far beyond. From the daring voyages that first hinted at a round world to the early clues hidden in rocks and fossils, the early chapters set the stage for the unfolding story of planetary change. Listeners will come away with a fresh appreciation for how each layer of evidence, from ancient stones to modern telescopes, contributes to our evolving portrait of life’s long, intricate saga.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (624K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger

Release date

1997-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Joseph McCabe

Joseph McCabe

1867–1955

A former Franciscan monk turned prolific writer and public speaker, this English rationalist spent decades explaining science, history, and religion to general readers. His books and translations helped bring big debates about faith and freethought to a wide audience.

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