Bully for Brontosaurus: Reflections in Natural History

Stephen Jay Gould

ISBN 10: 0091747627 / ISBN 13: 9780091747626

Published by Hutchinson Radius/Randon Century Ltd, London UK, 1991

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540 pages. Lightly yellowing to white background dustjacket with light wear to spine-ends and edges, unclipped. Hardback book covers have light wear to spine-ends and boards' corners. Pages clean, nice condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bully for Brontosaurus: Reflections in Natural History
• Publisher: Hutchinson Radius/Randon Century Ltd, London UK
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0091747627
• ISBN 13: 9780091747626
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dustjacket Very Good

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Synopsis

Publisher: Hutchinson
Date of Publication: 1991
Binding: hard cover
Edition:
Condition: Good +/Good
Description: 0091747627

Synopsis

Lord Castlereagh, the early 19th century Tory Foreign Secretary, was a depressive. He committed suicide, and his nephew's fear of inheriting his madness led him to take a world cruise for the British Admiralty. He sought a companion to guard against his black moods and Charles Darwin got the job. Darwin's theory of evolution, argues the author, may never have developed if this series of events had not occured. This book is a metaphor for the way individuals and unpredictable events influence history. In response history, suggests the author, is the best model for evolution. The author explores the science of improbable outcomes in this wide ranging book written on the evolutionary theme. Stephen Jay Gould also wrote "Wonderful Life".