Description: The Firmament of Time by Loren Eiseley. A vivid and original exploration of the changes in man's vision of nature and himself by the author of "The Immense Journey" and "Darwin's Century." Atheneum Publishers, New York. 1960. 1984. pages. This is a First Edition. Dust jacket is worn, as you can see in the photograph. Original price of $3.50 is intact. Black cloth cover is in very good condition, embossed "Loren Eiseley."Spine is in excellent condition — slightly bumped at the top and bottom of the spine (see photo). Lettering on spine is in gilt.This book is clean and unmarked. From the dust jacket: Loren Eiseley's reputation as a writer reaches a new peak with the publication of The Immense Journal in 1957. Hailed by the Times Literary Supplement as a work of sound science and great literature, this charming and brilliant essay on evolution and the human situation gained Mr. Eiseley many friends and admirers on both sides of the Atlantic. His scholarly work, Darwin's Century, published a year later, also won acclaim as a thoughtful and original interpretation of Darwin's place in the history of science. Now, in The Firmament of Time, Loren Eisely combines both aspects of his versatile talent, for The Firmament of Time is once clear and informative exploration in the history of science and a piece of prose as vivid and delightful as The Immense Journey ... I am the first and only owner of this book. Currently we are downsizing and I am selling my book collection. I offer returns within 30 days if you are dissatisfied with your purchase, as long as the book is returned to me in the condition it was issued. I want all of my customers to be satisfied, so please email me if you have any concerns. Please feel free to ask questions.
Price: 20 USD
Location: Bath, New York
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Format: Hard Cover with Dust Jacket
Age Level: Adults
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Title: Atheneum Publishers
Subject: Science & Technology
Topic: Science & Technology
Era: 1960s
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Language: English
Country of Manufacture: United States
Publication Year: 1960
Book Title: The Firmament of Time
Author: Loren Eiseley
