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Gauvin, Marshall J. (Marshall Jerome)
1881
1978
Gauvin, Marshall Jerome
22001002
The illustrated story of evolution
$aUnited States :$bPeter Eckler Publishing Company, $c1921.
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"The Illustrated Story of Evolution" by Marshall J. Gauvin is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1921. This book provides an accessible introduction to the concept of evolution, discussing the development of life on Earth from its primitive origins through to the emergence of humans. It addresses the historical context of evolutionary theories, particularly focusing on the pivotal work of Charles Darwin and the scientific principles underpinning the mechanisms of evolution. In this informative work, Gauvin chronicles the progression of life, beginning with the formation of the universe and the Earth, and leading into the evolution of various living organisms. He illustrates how simple life forms evolved into complex organisms through natural selection, with numerous examples ranging from the earliest fish and amphibians to the mammals and ultimately humans. The book also examines various stages of development in living creatures, the role of climate and environmental changes in driving evolution, and highlights the anatomical and physiological similarities between humans and their primate relatives. By providing this comprehensive overview, Gauvin emphasizes the clear connection between all forms of life and the ongoing process of evolution that shapes the diversity we see today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/illustratedstory00gauv
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1921
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Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Evolution (Biology)
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