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100	1		_aDawson, John William, Sir, _d1820-1899
245	1	4	_aThe Story of the Earth and Man
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-05-20
508			_aProduced by Tom Cosmas using scanned images and materials obtained from The Internet Archive.
520			_a"The Story of the Earth and Man" by Sir John William Dawson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores geological history and the evolution of life on Earth, emphasizing the interconnectedness of geological events and the development of life forms. Dawson aims to present geological concepts in a manner accessible to general readers while remaining accurate and informative. The opening of the work establishes its intent to outline the Earth's geological history through various stages, beginning with the formation of the planet. Dawson discusses the initial state of the Earth as formless and void, moving on to explore the early geological periods characterized by volcanic activity, sediment formation, and the existence of primitive life forms. He references scientific theories, such as the nebular theory, and sets up a framework for understanding how geological layers and life forms have evolved over time, engaging both scientific insights and spiritual reflections on creation. Through this approach, Dawson invites readers to appreciate the grandeur of Earth's history and the complexities of natural sciences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPaleontology
653			_aHuman beings -- Origin
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42741
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