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Wonderful Life: The Burgess Shale And The Nature Of History
High in the Canadian Rockies is a small limestone quarry formed 530 million years ago called the Burgess Shale. It hold the remains of an ancient sea where dozens of strange creatures lived—a forgotten corner of evolution preserved in awesome detail. In this book Stephen Jay Gould explores what the Burgess Shale tells us about evolution and the nature of history.
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Ancient fossils unveil secrets of early life's diversity.
Who is this book for?
If you're fascinated by the deep history of life on Earth, this book offers a captivating glimpse into the ancient worlds captured in the Burgess Shale. Stephen Jay Gould brings these fossils to life, exploring how they challenge our understanding of evolution and history. It's a thought-provoking read for anyone curious about life's mysterious origins.
