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100 1 _aDawson, John William, Sir,
_d1820-1899
245 1 4 _aThe Chain of Life in Geological Time :
_bA Sketch of the Origin and Succession of Animals and Plants
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
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 2011-05-30
505 0 _aPreliminary considerations as to the extent and sources of our knowledge -- The beginning of life on the earth -- The age of invertebrates of the sea -- The origin of plant life on the land -- The appearance of vertebrate animals -- The first air-breathers -- The empire of the great reptiles -- The first forests of modern type -- The reign of mammals -- The advent of man -- Review of the history of life.
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Chain of Life in Geological Time" by Sir John William Dawson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of the history of life on Earth, focusing particularly on the origins and succession of animals and plants throughout geological epochs. The book aims to present scientific findings in a manner that is accessible to general readers, enhancing their understanding of evolution and the interconnectedness of life through time. The opening of the publication offers insights into the approach Dawson adopts to explore the history of life on Earth. It discusses the necessity for a solid scientific foundation in understanding geological periods, emphasizing the importance of fossil evidence in reconstructing past life forms. Dawson outlines the major branches of geology—lithology, stratigraphy, and paleontology—and highlights the significance of stratigraphical analysis in determining the age of various life forms. The preface sets the stage for an engaging exploration of how life has evolved, while also cautioning against misconceptions propagated by pseudoscience. This introductory section successfully establishes a scholarly tone and invites readers to delve deeper into the wonders of geological time and life's intricate history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPaleontology
653 _aPaleobotany
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36261
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