The Past And Present Life Of The Globe: Being A Sketch In Outline Of The World's Life-System (1861)

By David Page and Co-Director Media South Asia Project Institute of Development Studies David Page

Book Overview

The Past and Present Life of the Globe: Being a Sketch in Outline of the World's Life-System is a book written by David Page and published in 1861. This book is a comprehensive study of the history and evolution of the Earth's life-system. It explores the geological, biological, and cultural changes that have occurred on the planet over millions of years. The author provides a detailed account of the Earth's formation and the development of its various life forms, including plants, animals, and humans. He also discusses the impact of natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and meteorite impacts on the planet's history. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the Earth's life-system. The first chapter provides an overview of the Earth's geological history, while the second chapter focuses on the evolution of plants and animals. The third chapter discusses the emergence of human civilization and the impact of human activity on the planet's environment. The author uses a clear and concise writing style, making the book accessible to readers with a general interest in science and history. The book is also well-illustrated with diagrams and drawings that help to explain complex concepts. Overall, The Past and Present Life of the Globe is an informative and engaging study of the Earth's history and evolution. It provides a fascinating insight into the planet's life-system and the forces that have shaped it over millions of years.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: 1163942456
• ISBN13: 9781163942451
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"