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Crowned with the Royal Society Science Book award, this captivating journey through aeons of Earth's history has been hailed by The Times as an "exhilarating" odyssey, praising Dr Henry Gee's "marvellously engaging" prose. From a primordial world of roiling seas and volatile atmospheres to the dawn of human civilisation, this tome charts the remarkable tenacity of life in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
A (Very) Short History of Life: 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Chapters offers a fresh perspective on our planet's biography, illuminating the delicate equilibrium that has sustained life throughout the ages. With the precision of a master detective, Gee unravels the mysteries of evolution, from the emergence of primitive bacteria to the rise of complex mammals.
Readers will find themselves transported across vast stretches of time, witnessing the epic battles of dinosaurs in the Triassic and marvelling at the ingenuity of early hominids. Gee's narrative brings to life pivotal moments in Earth's history with an intimacy that makes even the most distant past feel tangibly close.
Lauded by Jared Diamond, author of Guns, Germs, and Steel, for making "the kaleidoscopically changing canvas of life understandable and exciting," this book promises to be an enlightening and thrilling exploration of life's persistent march through time. It's an unmissable chronicle for anyone curious about the extraordinary tale of life on Earth.
Book ISBN: | 9781529060584 |
Book Author: | Henry Gee |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Picador |
Book Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 197 x 25 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2022-09-15 |
Book Pagination: | 336 pages |
Book Weight: | 240g |
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