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100 1 _aLaing, S.
_q(Samuel),
_d1812-1897
245 1 0 _aHuman Origins
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-07-23
508 _aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Mary Akers 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"Human Origins" by S. Laing is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the origins and evolution of the human race, examining insights derived from history, archaeology, geology, and ancient civilizations, particularly focusing on Egypt and Chaldæa. Through the examination of historical records and scientific evidence, Laing challenges traditional biblical chronologies and seeks to provide a broader understanding of humanity's ancient past. The opening of "Human Origins" sets the stage by reflecting on the importance of understanding human evolution within the context of both history and scientific inquiry. Laing discusses the previous reliance on biblical accounts for the origins of mankind, highlighting the tension between religious beliefs and emerging scientific perspectives. He points out that modern discoveries in archaeology and geology suggest a much older and more complex history of human civilization than previously thought, inviting readers to reconsider established narratives and encouraging further exploration into the depths of prehistoric time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistory, Ancient
653 _aPrehistoric peoples
653 _aHuman beings -- Origin
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46379
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