Publisher's Synopsis
A popular exposition of the principles of natural science, written for the general reader by J. Arthur Thomson, a Scottish biologist and educator. The book covers a wide range of topics, from astronomy and geology to physiology and evolution, and presents them in a clear and engaging style. This work is an excellent introduction to the wonders of the natural world and a timeless classic of popular science.
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