Zeugnisse für die Stellung des Menschen in der Natur by Thomas Henry Huxley
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| Author | Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895 |
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| Translator | Carus, Julius Victor, 1823-1903 |
| Title | Zeugnisse für die Stellung des Menschen in der Natur |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man%27s_Place_in_Nature |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Adrian Mastronardi, Jens Nordmann, Erica Pfister-Altschul, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) |
| Summary | "Zeugnisse für die Stellung des Menschen in der Natur" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the natural history of anthropoid apes, their relationships with humans, and examines some fossil human remains. It aims to provide a rational understanding of humanity's place within the natural world, challenging prevailing notions. At the start of Huxley's work, the author reflects on historical narratives surrounding anthropoid apes, contrasting myth and reality in their representation. He discusses early accounts from explorers, noting how past descriptions often blend fact with fiction. Huxley cites various figures and naturalists who contributed to the understanding of these species, establishing a timeline that includes significant discoveries and theories about the origins and classifications of anthropoid apes. The opening sets the stage for a deeper inquiry into the evolutionary connections between humans and apes, emphasizing the importance of rigorous scientific investigation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Human beings -- Origin |
| Subject | Apes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34137 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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