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100 1 _aIles, George,
_d1852-1942
245 1 0 _aLittle Masterpieces of Science: The Naturalist as Interpreter and Seer
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-20
505 0 _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.
508 _aProduced by Sigal Alon, Marcia Brooks, Fox in the Stars and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNatural history
653 _aEvolution (Biology)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29739
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