I suspect the world would be better if that percentage were even greater.
Gutenberg Gems: The Outline of Science, Volume 1 of 4, by J. Arthur Thomson.
I like to read old science books. They serve as a reminder of how far we’ve come, or just as often, how ignorant we remain. This book is nicely illustrated tome, briefly covering topics of astronomy, biology, and particle physics. It’s coverage of evolution seems particularly interesting to me, especially for its (admittedly brief, and altogether erroneous) acceptance of Piltdown Man, but also includes interesting bits on the possibility of life on other planets and other fun. Lots of illustrations and photos, lots to enjoy. So enjoy!
The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Outline of Science, Volume 1 of 4, by J. Arthur Thomson.
[tags]Gutenberg Gems,Public Domain,Science,Evolution[/tags]
Comment from John Mayer
Time 5/28/2008 at 3:50 am
this is also available as a free e-book download at http://www.theoutlineofscience.net, I’ve just got my copy, can’t wait to start reading tonight!