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DESMOND, ADRIAN Archetypes And Ancestors: Palaeontology In Victorian London 1850-1875
Blond and Briggs, 1982, First Edition . Wrapper (now protected) shows slight signs of wear. 287 pp. including notes and references, bibliography and comprehensive index. A detailed look at the growth of the science of nineteenth century Palaeontology, concentrating on the religious, political and class antagonisms between evolutionists such as Darwin and Huxley, and their detractors and opponents, like the irascible Richard Owen, leading to contrary theories of past life. Illustrated with paintings. Hardback with Dust Wrapper. Fine./Near Fine.
Offered for GBP 19.50 = appr. US$ 31.90 by: Uncle Phil's Books - Book number: 647018
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