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Printers page title and frontispiece engraving from Charles Lyells 1863 " The Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of Man" together with a paleolithic flint handaxe from the Thames gravels and a CDV and revised dated manuscript page from Lyell. The Antiquity of Man dealt with the question of the long chronology of the human race (as had been raised by Boucher de Perthes, Falconer, Evans and Prestwich in the previous years). It also considered the evidence for the existance of ice ages and Charles Darwins theory of evolution. The book reversed Lyells own earlier negative views on all three issues - though Darwin felt that on evolution he had not gone far enough. Falconer and Lubbock felt that their work on pre-history had not been sufficiently credited, causing controversy at the time. Nonetheless having the support of Lyell brought broader acceptance for all three theories
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This print showcases the frontispiece engraving from Charles Lyell's groundbreaking 1863 publication, "The Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of Man". The image is accompanied by a mesmerizing paleolithic flint handaxe discovered in the Thames gravels, as well as a CDV (carte de visite) and revised dated manuscript page from Lyell himself. Lyell's seminal work delved into the profound question of humanity's long chronology, which had been raised by esteemed scholars such as Boucher de Perthes, Falconer, Evans, and Prestwich in preceding years. Moreover, it explored compelling evidence for ice ages and embraced Charles Darwin's revolutionary theory of evolution. Remarkably, this book marked a significant shift in Lyell's own perspective on these matters - reversing his earlier negative views - although Darwin believed that he had not gone far enough regarding evolution. Controversy ensued when Falconer and Lubbock felt their contributions to pre-history research were insufficiently acknowledged within Lyell's work. Nevertheless, with the support of Lyell himself, these theories gained broader acceptance among scientific circles. Paul D. Stewart expertly captures this momentous fusion of geology, human history, and evolutionary science through his lens. This visually stunning print serves as a testament to our ever-evolving understanding of our ancient origins - from fossil reconstructions to stone tools - shedding light on our shared journey as human beings throughout time.
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