Boston & New York: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1902. John Fiske (1842-1901), an American historian and philosopher, popularized Darwin. He saw no conflict between evolution and religion, but in another area he was inconsistent. Although a fervent Abolutionist, he also harbored racist theories that would find fruition in eugenics theory. Originally published in 1883, this is a reprint issued as part of the "Standard Library Edition" in twelve volumes; this is Volume VII of that series. Despite his popularity, his work is uncommon tody. Red cloth binding, ruled in gilt and with a reproduced signature on the front cover, gilt lettering on the spine. Clean text; 365 pages, indexed.Top edge is gilt. Very Good (Plus) to Near Fine condition. Just some light rub to the margins, else a Fine copy. No dustjacket.. Reprint Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good (Plus)/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Quercus Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004081
Title: Excursions of an Evolutionist
Author: Fiske, John
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good (Plus)
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: Reprint Edition
Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin and Company
Place of Publication: Boston & New York
Date Published: 1902
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Bookseller catalogs: Science;
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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