Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the evolutionary connections between humans and other primates, particularly the similarities and differences among man-like apes such as gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons. Huxley's investigation delves into historical accounts and modern observations that illustrate how these apes relate to human origins. At the start of the book, Huxley discusses early documentation of man-like apes, referencing explorers like Andrew Battell and Philipp Pigafetta to outline historical perspectives and the evolution of knowledge about these creatures. He highlights the discrepancies between myth and reality as scientific inquiries gained traction, illustrating the attributes and behaviors of these apes while questioning their classification. In this foundational portion, Huxley sets the stage for an argument that contemplates the implications of man-like apes on understanding humanity's place in the natural world, preparing readers for a deeper exploration of anthropology and evolutionary biology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Amy E. Zelmer, and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man%27s_Place_in_Nature

Release date is 2001-11-01