
By Joseph McCabe
PREFACE
THE STORY OF EVOLUTION
CHAPTER I. THE DISCOVERY OF THE UNIVERSE
CHAPTER II. THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE UNIVERSE
CHAPTER III. THE BIRTH AND DEATH OF WORLDS
CHAPTER IV. THE PREPARATION OF THE EARTH
CHAPTER V. THE BEGINNING OF LIFE
CHAPTER VI. THE INFANCY OF THE EARTH
CHAPTER VII. THE PASSAGE TO THE LAND
This work takes listeners on a sweeping tour from the birth of the cosmos to the rise of complex life on our planet. Using plain language, it weaves together astronomy, geology, biology and anthropology to show how the heavens, the earth, and living creatures have changed step by step. The author treats the geological record as a natural archive, explaining how fossils, rock layers and climate shifts reveal the long, interconnected story of evolution.
Readers will discover the early formation of stars and planets, the chemical conditions that sparked the first microbes, and the gradual move of life from water onto land. Along the way, the book highlights recent scientific breakthroughs of its time, while openly noting where evidence is thin or theories still clash. Designed for anyone without a scientific background, it offers a clear, balanced picture of the past without oversimplifying the mysteries that remain.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (626K characters)
Release date
1997-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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