The evolution of the earth and its inhabitants

The evolution of the earth and its inhabitants

by Joseph Barrell

1918

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In 1916, theories of planetary, geological and biological evolution were subtle and sophisticated, but, still missing key concepts such as plate tectonics and solar nuclear fusion, theory was strained to explain away observed facts, creating a model of a slowly pulsating earth.