The Riddle of The Universe by Haeckel, Ernst - 1913

London: Watts & Co, 1929. 1st Thus. . Small brown and black boards. 324 pp. Translated by Joseph McCabe.Thinker's Library no. 3. Endpapers browned otherwise very good.

MP3 Audio CD. The Riddle of the Universe CHAPTER I THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM The close of the nineteenth century offers one of the most remarkable spectacles to the thoughtful observer. All educated people are agreed that it has in many respects immeasurably outstripped its predecessors, and has achieved tasks that were deemed impracticable at its commencement. An entirely new character has been given to the whole of our modern civilization, not only by our astounding theoretical progress in sound knowledge of nature, but also by the remarkably fertile practical application of that knowledge in technical science, industry, commerce, and so forth. On the other hand, however, we have made little or no progress in moral and social life, in comparison with earlier centuries; at times there has been serious reaction. And from this obvious conflict there have arisen, not only an uneasy sense of dismemberment and falseness, but even the danger of grave catastrophes in the political and social world. It… Read More

MP3 Audio CD. The Riddle of the Universe CHAPTER I THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM The close of the nineteenth century offers one of the most remarkable spectacles to the thoughtful observer. All educated people are agreed that it has in many respects immeasurably outstripped its predecessors, and has achieved tasks that were deemed impracticable at its commencement. An entirely new character has been given to the whole of our modern civilization, not only by our astounding theoretical progress in sound knowledge of nature, but also by the remarkably fertile practical application of that knowledge in technical science, industry, commerce, and so forth. On the other hand, however, we have made little or no progress in moral and social life, in comparison with earlier centuries; at times there has been serious reaction. And from this obvious conflict there have arisen, not only an uneasy sense of dismemberment and falseness, but even the danger of grave catastrophes in the political and social world. It… Read More

Harper & Bros, 1900. hardcover. Acceptable. . Spine,cover and edges shows wear. Loose hinge. Few pages shows underlining and markings.

NY: Harper & Brothers, 1900. Book. Good-. Hardcover. Green cloth. Spine loose from text block. Hinges intact. Former owner's label and signature on inside front cover and front end-paper. Good-.

Prometheus, 1992-06-01. Paperback. Very Good. 8x5x1. Buffalo, 1992; glossy orange and black paper covers; minimal shelf wear; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; highlighting and notations early, otherwise in like new condition; 391 pages.

GB: Watts (Thinker's Library), 1929. Brown cloth with "thinker" under archway on front cover. Name of owner at front of book. Book is in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age. Endpapers browned. . 1st Thus. Hardback. VG+/No DW.

New York: Harper and Brothers, 1900. Hardcover. Good +. 6 x 8 in. Cloth boards. Condition is GOOD+ ; front inner joint started but muslin unbroken. Covers a bit toned, mild wear to corners and spine ends. Text clean and unmarked. Sci. Stax.

Watts & Co., 1929. Hardcover. Good/Acceptable. 1929. First Edition Thus. 324 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over pictorial paper covered boards. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Sticker to front pastedown. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Water staining to spine. Light tanning to spine and edges. Light foxing overall.

London: Watts & Co, 1934. Book. Good. Cloth. 3rd Impression. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 324pp Translated by Joseph McCabe. 3rd impression in the Thinkers Library SeriesThe light which science throws on the mysteries of existence. One of the Worlds greatest books..Clean and firm in nice dj with only small tears to corners..