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100 1 _aAllen, Grant,
_d1848-1899
245 1 4 _aThe Evolutionist at Large
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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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500 _aRelease date is 2014-02-01
508 _aProduced by Dianna Adair 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 Evolutionist at Large" by Grant Allen is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work seeks to engage non-scientific readers by simplifying the principles of evolution and illustrating the observable features of various plants and animals through a series of accessible explanations. Each essay explores a specific natural object, offering insights into its evolutionary significance and connections to the broader themes of natural history. At the start of the collection, the opening portion introduces the author’s personal reflections and poetic observations about nature, specifically focusing on a childhood connection to the flora of Canada. The preface sets the stage for the ensuing essays by outlining the author's intention to bridge the gap between complex scientific ideas and general understanding. This is followed by the first essay, which examines the intricate lives of ants and their reliance on olfactory senses, showcasing how different organisms perceive and interact with the world around them. The author emphasizes the idea that evolution not only shapes physical attributes but also influences sensory capabilities and behaviors, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of evolutionary concepts in subsequent essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNatural history
653 _aEvolution
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44820
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