Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation
Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation appeared anonymously in London in 1844 and became one of the most talked-about books of the Victorian age. Beginning with the nebular hypothesis and the formation of the solar system, it moves through the geological eras, from the first sea plants and fishes to reptiles, mammals and finally humankind, arguing that living species arose by a natural law of development rather than by separate acts of creation. Scientists attacked its errors and clergy its implications, yet it prepared a wide public for the debates that followed Darwin's Origin of Species fifteen years later. Its author, the Edinburgh publisher Robert Chambers, was not officially named until after his death. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation by Robert Chambers 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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Is Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation in the public domain?
Yes. Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation by Robert Chambers 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 Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation?
About 5 h 19 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 Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation?
Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation by Robert Chambers is filed under "Science & Nature" in the Vinteuil library.
