This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Origins of Man A Survey of Early Theories
The article reviews 19th century debates on human origins, noting Lyell, Darwin, and Wallace, with discussions of fossil finds, the age of Earth, and possible hominid precursors. It surveys fossil evidence, climates, and geographic possibilities from France, England, Africa, and Asia, highlighting debates on whether human ancestry arose in Africa or elsewhere and the timing of human emergence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bach
Lyell
Hesay
Willinus
Earlien
Caewin Pheughe
Wallace
Eich
Dana
Lous
Usher
Tinmare
Ils Weber
Aimee
France
Hadekel
Darwin Woletti
Africa
Pesidener
England
Europe
Stowe
Behring Siveit
Greenland
Ely
Jst
Séiedell
Weisehaelsion
Adta
Cha Urul
Siberia