"A paleontologist with the spirit of a poet."--Publisher.

Anthropologist and naturalist Loren Eiseley blends scientific knowledge and imaginative vision in this story of man.

A naturalist deals informally with the way in which totally unexpected twists in the evolutionary process bring renewal of hope in the life of our planet.

A lyrical and meditative tour de force that traces the evolution of man and science, including the rise of scientific inquiry In The Firmament of Time—nominat

One of America’s most beloved naturalists reflects on the “fallibility of science, the mystery of evolution, and the surprise of life” in this fascinating