The Past And Present Life Of The Globe - David Page - Bog

The book ""The Past and Present Life of the Globe: Being a Sketch of the World's Life System"" was written by David Page in 1861. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of life on Earth, from its earliest beginnings to the present day. The author explores the various geological eras and the evolution of plant and animal life during each period. He also discusses the impact of environmental factors on the development of life on Earth.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the world's life system. The first chapter provides an overview of the geological eras, including the Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into each era, discussing the various life forms that existed during that time.The book also explores the impact of humans on the environment and the world's life system. The author discusses the effects of deforestation, pollution, and other human activities on the planet's ecosystems and the species that inhabit them.Overall, ""The Past and Present Life of the Globe"" is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a detailed understanding of the history of life on Earth. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural world and the evolution of life on our planet.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.