The Origin of Life

By Henry Charlton Bastian

Book Overview

The Origin of Life by H. Charlton Bastian is a scientific exploration of the origins of life on Earth. The book delves into the theories and hypotheses surrounding the emergence of life from non-living matter, examining the evidence and arguments for each. Bastian covers a wide range of topics, including the chemical composition of the early Earth, the formation of organic molecules, and the role of natural selection in the development of life. He also discusses the various experiments and observations that have been conducted to test these theories, as well as the ongoing search for extraterrestrial life. The Origin of Life is a comprehensive and accessible overview of one of the most fascinating and fundamental questions in science.1911. Being an account of experiments with certain superheated saline solutions in hermetically sealed vessels, with ten plates containing numerous illustrations from photomicrographs. A dissertation into experiments made from 1906 through 1910 on the origin of life. Relates the effects of various outside factors on the experiments and results thereof.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: 1162581395
• ISBN13: 9781162581392
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"