The Evolution of Man
The Evolution of Man is the English translation of Anthropogenie, the work in which the German biologist Ernst Haeckel, Darwin's most vigorous champion on the Continent, set out the development of the human being from the egg and the descent of the species from earlier forms. First published in 1874, it treats embryology and the history of the race side by side, since Haeckel held that the growth of the individual repeats the evolution of its ancestors. He follows the human embryo stage by stage, compares it with those of other vertebrates, and reconstructs the line of descent from single-celled organisms through fishes, amphibians and early mammals to the apes and man. The book was controversial for its materialism. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Evolution of Man
The Evolution of Man by Ernst Haeckel can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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The first chapter of The Evolution of Man is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Evolution of Man in the public domain?
Yes. The Evolution of Man by Ernst Haeckel is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Evolution of Man?
About 14 h 20 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Evolution of Man?
The Evolution of Man by Ernst Haeckel is filed under "Science & Nature" in the Vinteuil library.
