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Discourses Biological And Geological: Essays

Discourses Biological And Geological: Essays

H. Huxley, Thomas

Paperback

General NatureGeneral World HistoryGeology

ISBN10: 9354443249
ISBN13: 9789354443244
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2021
Pages: 410
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Science meets Victorian eloquence here. In Discourses Biological And Geological, Thomas H. Huxley gathers a series of lucid essays that bridge biology and earth science, from the forms of living organisms to the vast processes shaping the planet. Written for thoughtful general readers rather than specialists, these Victorian science essays combine close observation, firm logic, and a clarity of style that keeps the arguments alive on the page. As Charles Darwin's most formidable ally, Huxley stands at the centre of the history of evolutionary thought. This scientific essays collection shows how evolution and natural history rest on evidence from geology and paleontology, revealing how fossils, rock strata, and comparative anatomy illuminate the long story of life. For science history students, evolutionary biology readers, and anyone intrigued by 19th century scientific writing, it offers a classic science anthology from the heart of Victorian era science, when old certainties were being tested and new ideas carefully built. As Charles Darwin companion reading, it opens a window onto the arguments, puzzles, and discoveries that shaped modern understandings of nature. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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