| Author |
Burroughs, John, 1837-1921 |
| Title |
Time and Change
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The long road -- The divine abyss -- The spell of the Yosemite -- Through the eyes of the geologist -- Holidays in Hawaii -- The old ice flood -- The friendly soil -- Primal energies -- Scientific faith -- "The worm striving to be man." -- The phantoms behind us -- The hazards of the past -- The gospel of nature.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Aldarondo
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| Summary |
"Time and Change" by John Burroughs is a collection of essays written during the early 20th century that explores the themes of geology, evolution, and the relationship between nature and humanity. The work reflects Burroughs's deep engagement with the natural world, focusing particularly on the historical and geological processes that shaped the Earth and life upon it. Through his writing, he aims to cultivate a sense of wonder regarding the evolutionary journey that has led to the complexities of modern life. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the concept of evolution as a long, arduous journey from simple unicellular organisms to the highly developed forms of life present today. Burroughs expresses a desire to bridge the gap between scientific understanding and the appreciation of nature’s beauty, hoping to instill in his readers an interest in geology and evolution. He reflects on the slow pace of geological changes and the challenges this presents to human understanding, emphasizing that while life is an ongoing process of transformation, the journey of evolution requires both time and patience to appreciate fully. Burroughs’s introspective narrative sets the stage for an exploration of the deep connections between Earth’s geological history and the evolution of its life forms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Geology
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| Subject |
Evolution
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5706 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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