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The ancestor's tale: a pilgrimage to the dawn of life
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The ancestor's tale: a pilgrimage to the dawn of life

by Richard Dawkins, Yan Wong

Tracing the history of life on Earth, this book explores evolutionary processes using recent research and DNA analysis. It outlines the fundamental principles of evolution to show the interconnectedness of all living things.

Accession 1540 ISBN 0753819961 Publisher Phoenix
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