Being the history of the oldest known fossil remains, and their relations to geological time and to the development of the animal kingdom Dawson, John William, Sir 1820-1899 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Life's Dawn on Earth" by Sir John William Dawson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the history of the oldest known fossil remains, specifically focusing on Eozoon canadense, a fossil discovered in the Laurentian rocks of Canada. Dawson discusses the significance of this discovery in relation to geological time and the development of the animal kingdom, emphasizing the early stages of life on Earth as a captivating subject for both scientists and the general public. The opening of the work introduces Eozoon canadense, framing it as humanity's earliest connection to animal life and a representation of life's origins. Dawson reflects on the intrigue surrounding the beginnings of life, addressing questions about the first creatures and their evolutionary relationships with later forms. He also mentions the historical misconceptions about the Laurentian rocks being devoid of life, highlighting the excitement within the geological community following the discovery of organic remains within these ancient formations. The author aims to present a comprehensive and accessible account of Eozoon and its geological context, which outlines the book's intention to educate readers about the dawn of life and its implications for understanding Earth's biological history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-12-25 Produced by MWS, Tom Cosmas, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Life -- Origin Paleontology -- Precambrian QE Original publication data not identified 05018674 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50767 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50767 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134151.0 50767