The History of Creation, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Ernst Haeckel
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"The History of Creation, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Ernst Haeckel is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a popular exposition of evolutionary theory, particularly focusing on the principles of descent as articulated by Darwin, Goethe, and Lamarck. It delves into the history of life on earth, examining the development of organisms through various geological epochs and the evidence provided by paleontology, embryology, and comparative
anatomy. At the start of the book, Haeckel sets the stage for discussing the intricate relationships between organisms and the theory of descent. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the natural system of classification not just as a catalog of species, but as a genealogical connection that reveals the history of life. Haeckel outlines the main geological periods in the history of creation, explaining how different strata of rock correspond to distinct eras of biological development, from the primordial era to the current period of human civilization. He boldly addresses the challenges of reconstructing this history due to gaps in fossil records and the complexity of organism development, highlighting the interplay of natural forces in shaping life on Earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Lankester, E. Ray (Edwin Ray), Sir, 1847-1929 |
| Translator | Schmitz, L. Dora |
| Title |
The History of Creation, Vol. 2 (of 2) Or the Development of the Earth and its Inhabitants by the Action of Natural Causes |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Turgut Dincer, Jason Palmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Evolution |
| Subject | Human beings -- Origin |
| Subject | Heredity |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40473 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40473-8 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 890 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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