1929 Thomas Henry Huxley's Selected Essays & Addresses, Charles Darwin's Bulldog

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Selected Essays and Addresses of Thomas Henry Huxley

by Thomas Henry Huxley

Edited by Philo Melvyn Buck

Published by the Macmillan Company, NY (1929)

Condition:

Excellent 1929 Edition Hardcover Book! The book measures 4-5/8" x 5-3/4". The binding is tight and all 340 pages within are bright white with NO HIGH-LIGHTING, RIPS, TEARS, BENDS OR FOLDS but there is a small amount of light penciled notes and underlining. The covers look excellent, as can be seen in my photos. You will be happy with this one! Always handled and packaged with care!  Buy with confidence from a seller who takes the time to show you the details and not use just stock photos. Please check out all my pictures and email with any questions! Thanks for looking!

Topics included in this book:

Autobiography of Thomas Henry Huxley

Advisableness of Improving Natural Knowledge

Liberal Education

On a Piece of Chalk

Natural History Sciences

Study of Zoology

Descartes' Discourse

Physical Basis of Life

About Thomas Henry Huxley:

Thomas Henry Huxley, an English biologist and anthropologist, gained fame as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his strong support of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. One notable event was his 1860 debate at Oxford with Samuel Wilberforce, which played a crucial role in advancing acceptance of evolution. While some historians question the accuracy of the stories surrounding this debate, it remains significant in Huxley's career. Despite initial hesitation towards some of Darwin's ideas, Huxley publicly endorsed them and became a prominent advocate for scientific education in Britain. He coined the term "agnosticism" to describe the nature of knowable claims. Despite limited formal schooling, Huxley became renowned for his expertise in comparative anatomy, particularly in clarifying relationships between different animal groups. His work suggested that birds evolved from small carnivorous dinosaurs, a view now widely accepted. Though his anatomical achievements sometimes overshadowed by his advocacy for evolution and scientific education, his influence extended globally, with his lectures on evolution, particularly his 1893 Romanes Lecture, leaving a significant impact even in China.

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