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A history of evolution

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This work presents a concise overview of the historical development of the concept of evolution, tracing its roots from ancient Greek philosophy to modern scientific thought. It discusses key figures and their contributions, beginning with early thinkers like Thales and Anaximander, who proposed natural explanations for the origins of life. The text highlights the evolution of ideas surrounding organic evolution, emphasizing that the doctrine itself has undergone significant changes over centuries. The author aims to provide a readable account of the major milestones and personalities involved in the evolution of evolutionary theory, while acknowledging the limitations of available historical material.

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Title: A history of evolution

Author: Carroll Lane Fenton

Editor: E. Haldeman-Julius

Release date: June 12, 2025 [eBook #76278]

Language: English

Original publication: Girard: Haldeman-Julius Company, 1922

Credits: Carol Brown, Tim Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

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Transcriber’s Note:

Footnotes were renumbered sequentially and were moved to the end of the book. A table of contents was added for the convenience of users. Obsolete and alternative spellings were not unchanged. Seven misspelled words were corrected.

FOREWORD
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
FOOTNOTES