A pioneering work of popular science, this book offers a lucid and compelling introduction to the principles of evolution and its implications for our understanding of life and the universe. From the smallest atom to the largest galaxy, Caleb Williams Saleeby explores the mysteries of creation with intelligence, clarity, and a deep sense of wonder. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.