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Wonderful Life

The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History

Stephen Jay Gould

Explore the mysteries of evolution with this fascinating book that delves into a forgotten corner of the natural world. Journey to the Burgess Shale, a Canadian quarry that houses the remains of dozens of strange creatures that once inhabited an ancient sea over half a billion years ago. Written by Stephen Jay Gould, this page-turner takes readers on a scientific journey to discover the secrets of evolution and the nature of history.
Publish Date
1990-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
1990-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1989
Goodreads Rating
4.14
ISBN
9780393307009
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2019-06-23T03:53:46.000Z
@coachblade Yes, I loved that book! He was an amazing writer.      source