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The Meeting-Place of Geology and History

By Sir John William Dawson
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A geological and archaeological survey traces the border between deep earth history and the beginnings of human records, assembling stratigraphic, fossil, and artifact evidence to date and characterize early human presence. It outlines an earlier palanthropic phase and a later neanthropic phase, describing stone tools, skeletal remains, burial customs, and environmental settings, and considers subdivisions and the close of the earlier period. Geological methods are applied to debated questions such as a great deluge, the geography of primeval homelands, and subsequent postdiluvian migrations in the Near East, with maps and illustrations used to correlate physical and historical data.

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Sir John William Dawson

Sir John William Dawson was a prominent Canadian geologist and paleontologist known for his significant contributions to the understanding of Earth's geological history and the evolution of life. His works often bridged the gap between science and religion, exploring the implications of scientific discoveries on contemporary beliefs. Among his notable publications is "Life's Dawn on Earth," which examines the oldest known fossil remains and their relationship to geological time. Dawson's writings reflect his deep interest in the natural world and its history, making him a key figure in the development of geological science in the 19th century.

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