The depression of the waters of the Lakes of Neufchatel, Morat, and Bienne, which the Swiss Confederation has been having executed during the last decades, has been a most fortunate event for archaeologists; and with pick in hand, and on a relatively new ground, they have been able to recover hosts of treasures from the buried ruins of the lake-villages. The few scattered relics which they had succeeded in fishing up out of the water with tongs and drags have been multiplied into immense p...

In "Man and Nature; Or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action," George P. Marsh presents a groundbreaking exploration of the relationship between humans and the natural environment. This seminal work, combining the disciplines of physical geography and environmental science, articulates how human activities'—ranging from agriculture to industrialization'—have irrevocably altered the landscape and ecological balance of the Earth. Marsh's literary style is characterized by its schol...

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by GOLDEN CLASSIC PRESS***Synopsis:Charles Darwin (1809 1882) first published this work in 1868 in two volumes. The book began as an expansion of the first two chapters of On the Origin of Species: 'Variation under Domestication' and 'Variation under Nature', and it developed into one of his largest works; Darwin referred to it as his 'big book'. Volume 1 deals with the variations introduced into species as a result of dome...

The object of the present volume is: to indicate the character and, approximately, the extent of the changes produced by human action in the physical conditions of the globe we inhabit; to point out the dangers of imprudence and the necessity of caution in all operations which, on a large scale, interfere with the spontaneous arrangements of the organic or the inorganic world; to suggest the possibility and the importance of the restoration of disturbed harmonies and the material improvement ...

This volume is the outcome of an ever-memorable tour through the country of the men of the Old Stone Age, guided by three of the distinguished archæologists of France, to whom the work is gratefully dedicated. This Palæolithic tour[A] of three weeks, accompanied as it was by a constant flow of conversation and discussion, made a very profound impression, namely, of the very early evolution of the spirit of man, of the close relation between early human environment and industry and the deve...

Another classic converted by eBooksLib.com. The Antiquity of Man was published in 1863, and ran into a third edition in the course of that year. The cause of this is not far to seek. Darwin's Origin of Species appeared in 1859, only four years earlier, and rapidly had its effect in drawing attention to the great problem of the origin of living beings. The theories of Darwin and Wallace brought to a head and presented in a concrete shape the somewhat vague speculations as to development and...

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication by Charles Darwin - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Charles Darwin’.Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital prin...

The object of this work is not to describe all the many races of animals which have been domesticated by man, and of the plants which have been cultivated by him; even if I possessed the requisite knowledge, so gigantic an undertaking would be here superfluous. It is my intention to give under the head of each species only such facts as I have been able to collect or observe, showing the amount and nature of the changes which animals and plants have undergone whilst under man's dominion, o...

In "Porcelain," Edward Dillon masterfully weaves an intricate narrative that explores the fragility of human relationships against the backdrop of colonialism and cultural displacement. The novel is characterized by its lyrical prose, combining vivid imagery with a poignant examination of identity and belonging. Dillon's writing style imbues the text with a haunting beauty, forcing readers to grapple with the impact of societal expectations and personal aspirations within an ever-transform...

James Emerson Sir Tennent's "Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon" serves as a comprehensive exploration of the exquisite biodiversity and unique ecosystems of Sri Lanka, known historically as Ceylon. Published in the mid-19th century, Tennent's work intricately weaves vivid descriptions with meticulous observations, presenting an early scientific narrative enriched by Romantic literary style. His narrative not only highlights the flora and fauna indigenous to the island but also imme...