The Beginning: Its When And Its How (1871)

By Mungo Ponton

Book Overview

The Beginning: Its When And Its How is a book written by Mungo Ponton in 1871. The book explores the question of when and how the world began, from a scientific and philosophical perspective. Ponton delves into the history of scientific theories about the origins of the universe, including the ideas of ancient Greek philosophers, as well as the more recent theories of scientists like Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. He also considers the role of religion in shaping our understanding of the beginning of time. The book is divided into chapters that cover topics such as the nature of time, the creation myths of different cultures, and the scientific evidence for the Big Bang theory. Ponton's writing is clear and accessible, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the origins of the universe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167028740
• ISBN13: 9781167028748
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 642 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"