| Author |
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899 |
| Title |
Relics of Primeval Life: Beginning of Life in the Dawn of Geological Time
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| Original Publication |
United States: FLEMING H. REVELL COMPANY,1897.
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| Note |
Eozoon canadense at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eozoon_canadense
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
"The substance of a course of lectures on pre-Cambrian fossils, delivered in the Lowell Institute, Boston, in November, 1895."
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| Contents |
The chain of life traced backward in geological time -- Life in the early Cambrian -- Pre-Cambrian life -- Foundations of the continents, and their general testimony as to life -- Probabilities as to Laurentian life, and conditions of its preservation -- The history of a discovery -- The dawn of life -- Contemporaries of Eozoon -- Difficulties and objections -- The origin of life -- Some general conclusions -- Appendix.
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| Credits |
Tom Cosmas produced from materials provided at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain.
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| Summary |
"Relics of Primeval Life: Beginning of Life in the Dawn of Geological Time" by Sir J. William Dawson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the early history of life on Earth as inferred from geological studies, specifically focusing on evidence from prehistoric fossils and their implications for understanding life's origins. The author aims to make complex scientific observations accessible to a general audience, thus inviting further exploration into the ancient biosphere. The opening portion of the work introduces the historical context of the study of ancient life in geological formations, including the early discoveries of fossil remains. Dawson explains his background and involvement in the original discoveries that suggested the existence of life in the oldest known rocks, setting up the framework for his further discussion on the contributions of various researchers. He highlights the evolving understanding of life’s origins, emphasizing the need to examine fossils carefully to trace back the lineage of living beings. Throughout this opening, the author establishes a scientific perspective that engages both the scholarly community and the interested public in pondering the profound questions surrounding the emergence of life on Earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QE: Science: Geology
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| Subject |
Life -- Origin
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| Subject |
Paleontology -- Precambrian
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| Subject |
Eozoon canadense
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| Subject |
Paleontology -- Canada
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| Subject |
Geology, Stratigraphic -- Precambrian
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67287 |
| Release Date |
Jan 31, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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