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The Outline of Science, Vol 1 (Version 2)

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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

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