The Earth We Inhabit: Its Past, Present, And Probable Future (1859) - Couverture souple

Drayson, Alfred Wilks

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1104489384 ISBN 13 : 9781104489380

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2009

Synopsis

The Earth We Inhabit: Its Past, Present, And Probable Future is a non-fiction book written by Alfred Wilks Drayson and originally published in 1859. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Earth's history, including its geological formation and the evolution of life on the planet. The author also discusses the present state of the Earth's natural resources and the impact of human activity on the environment.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the Earth's history and future. The first part explores the geological history of the planet, including the formation of the Earth, the development of continents and oceans, and the evolution of life. The second part discusses the present state of the Earth's natural resources, including the availability of water, minerals, and fossil fuels. The author also examines the impact of human activity on the environment, including pollution, deforestation, and climate change.The final part of the book looks to the future of the Earth, including the potential for further environmental degradation and the possibility of technological solutions to mitigate these problems. The author also considers the possibility of extraterrestrial life and the potential for human colonization of other planets.Overall, The Earth We Inhabit is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed look at the Earth's past, present, and probable future. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and future of our planet, as well as the impact of human activity on the environment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1104489384
• ISBN 13: 9781104489380
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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