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From monkey to man; or, Society in the Tertiary age. A story of the missing link, showing the first steps in industry, commerce, government, religion and the arts; with an account of the great expedition from Cocoanaut Hill and the wars in Alligator Swamp
From monkey to man; or, Society in the Tertiary age. A story of the missing link, showing the first steps in industry, commerce, government, religion and the arts; with an account of the great expedition from Cocoanaut Hill and the wars in Alligator Swamp
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From monkey to man; or, Society in the Tertiary age. A story of the missing link, showing the first steps in industry, commerce, government, religion and the arts; with an account of the great expedition from Cocoanaut Hill and the wars in Alligator Swamp

Date1906
Names
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Format
Notes
A prehistoric tale of the Missing Link between apes and humans. New and revised edition, first published in 1894.  
Medium
DimensionsCover size: 20 cm x 14 cm (7 7/8 in. x 5 1/2 in.)
Extent
  • 231 pages
Language
CollectionMerril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation and Fantasy
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131181022435D
Dewey NumberSCIENCE FICTION BIE
Catalogue Record for Print Bookhttps://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Ntt=3487129
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