The Outline of Science, Vol 1 (Version 2)
J. Arthur Thomson
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The Outline of Science, Volume 1 was written specifically with the
man-on-the-street in mind as the target audience. Covering
scientific subjects ranging from astronomy to biology to elementary
physics in clear, concise and easily understood prose, this
popular science work is largely as relevant today as when first
published in 1922. Special emphasis is given to the principles
of biological adaptation and evolution, especially how they relate to
the rise of the human species from lower orders. Also included are
the basics of the (then) fairly new concept of relativity and its impact
on emerging scientific theories.
Since first posted at Project Gutenberg in 2006, the text of
The Outline of Science, Volume 1 has consistently ranked in the
"Top 100 EBooks" category.
(Summary by James Christopher) (9 hr 59 min)
Chapters
| Intro | 10:29 | Read by James Christopher |
| The Romance of the Heavens, Part 1 | 45:55 | Read by Laura Caldwell |
| The Romance of the Heavens, Part 2 | 52:08 | Read by Jc Guan |
| The Story of Evolution, Part 1 | 40:22 | Read by Anna Simon |
| The Story of Evolution, Part 2 | 35:40 | Read by J. M. Smallheer |
| The Story of Evolution, Part 3 | 36:10 | Read by J. M. Smallheer |
| Adaptations to Environment | 45:21 | Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) |
| The Struggle for Existence | 26:55 | Read by James Christopher |
| The Ascent of Man, Part 1 | 25:55 | Read by J. M. Smallheer |
| The Ascent of Man, Part 2 | 27:30 | Read by Laurie Anne Walden |
| Evolution Going On | 44:20 | Read by Leon Mire |
| The Dawn of Mind, Part 1 | 49:26 | Read by Jc Guan |
| The Dawn of Mind, Part 2 | 44:33 | Read by Jc Guan |
| Foundations of the Universe, Part 1 | 42:01 | Read by jude kaider |
| Foundations of the Universe, Part 2 | 43:30 | Read by jude kaider |
| Foundations of the Universe, Part 3 | 29:18 | Read by James Christopher |