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Evidence as to man's place in nature

by Thomas Henry Huxley

First published in 1863, this landmark work is the first book dedicated to the topic of human evolution. It analyses anatomical evidence to propose that humans and apes share a common ancestor, demonstrating that evolutionary theory applies to humanity.

Accession 10771 ISBN — Publisher Williams and Norgate
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