Evolution by James A. S. Watson
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"Evolution" by James A. S. Watson is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the theory of evolution, discussing its historical development and presenting multiple lines of evidence to support it. The book aims to outline the evolution of various animal groups, ultimately illustrating the path leading to humans. The opening of the book introduces the concept of evolution, emphasizing its foundation long before Charles Darwin.
Watson outlines the evolution from simple to complex life forms, using fossils and geological records as evidence. He discusses how lower forms of life predated higher forms and introduces some notable evolutionary concepts, including the development of various animal structures and functions over time. The chapter sets the stage for a more detailed exploration of the natural history of organisms as it progresses through each chapter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Watson, James A. S. (James Anderson Scott), 1889-1966 |
|---|---|
| Title | Evolution |
| Credits |
Produced by MWS, Adrian Mastronardi, Christopher Wright and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Evolution |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52571 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 352 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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