
This ambitious volume continues a grand survey of Earth's living heritage, presenting the science of evolution in a clear, conversational style. Drawing on the ideas of Darwin, Goethe, and Lamarck, it traces how natural forces have shaped the planet from ancient seas to the vibrant ecosystems we see today. Listeners will travel through deep time, exploring the fossil record, the layered strata that preserve ancient life, and the immense durations that separate each epoch.
The book then turns to the living world, offering a systematic look at the kingdoms of life. It examines the humble protists, the diverse plant kingdom—from mosses and ferns to flowering trees—and the animal realm, discussing competing theories of a single common ancestor versus many origins. Throughout, the author weaves comparative anatomy and developmental evidence into an accessible narrative that invites curiosity about how all organisms are linked.
Full title
The History of Creation, Vol. 2 (of 2) Or the Development of the Earth and its Inhabitants by the Action of Natural Causes
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (699K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Turgut Dincer, Jason Palmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2012-08-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1834–1919
A German biologist, naturalist, and artist, he helped popularize evolutionary thinking with vivid writing and striking scientific illustrations. He is especially remembered for naming and promoting ideas that shaped modern biology, including ecology and phylogeny.
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