02717cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000290012624500750015526400510023030000470028133600260032833700260035433800360038050000310041650504140044750801290086152012400099053400450223065300200227565300240229585600430231999900170236229739UtSlPG20260610133658.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02022703  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQH1 aIles, George,d1852-194210aLittle Masterpieces of Science: The Naturalist as Interpreter and Seer 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-08-200 aThe origin of species in summary / C. Darwin -- How "The origin of species" came to be written / C. Darwin -- The descent of man : the argument in brief / C. Darwin -- Mimicry and other protective resemblances among animals / A. R. Wallace -- Evolution of the horse / T. H. Huxley -- Fighting pests with insects allies / L. O. Howard -- The strange story of the flowers : a chapter in modern botany / G. Iles.  aProduced by Sigal Alon, Marcia Brooks, Fox in the Stars
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https://www.pgdp.net  a"Little Masterpieces of Science: The Naturalist as Interpreter and Seer" by George Iles is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work compiles key writings and insights from notable naturalists such as Charles Darwin, Alfred R. Wallace, and Thomas H. Huxley, focusing particularly on the principles of evolution, natural selection, and the interconnectedness of life forms. The compilation aims to highlight the significant contributions and observations that have shaped our understanding of biodiversity and the natural world.  At the start of the publication, the preface introduces the reader to the concept of accumulation and interpretation of scientific facts, leading to broader understanding and theories. It emphasizes the evolutionary perspective put forth by Darwin, recounting significant events such as his journey on the HMS Beagle and the subsequent formulation of his theories on natural selection and evolution. This section sets the stage for exploring the relationships among species and their adaptations, ultimately intertwining their similarities and the evidence for descent with modification through the excerpts presented in the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNatural history  aEvolution (Biology)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29739  c70587d70587