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Evolutionist at Large

Grant Allen

Evolutionist at Large

Evolutionist at Large

Grant Allen

Published in 1895, 'Evolutionist at Large' by Grant Allen is a collection of essays originally featured in the 'St. James's Gazette.' The book aims to make the principles of evolution accessible to general readers by focusing on the visible characteristics of various natural objects, such as plants and animals, rather than complex anatomical details. Allen simplifies evolutionary concepts, explaining how external features like feathers in birds or the colors of flowers have evolved, making it a notable work for its approachable treatment of scientific ideas.

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