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THE evolution of planets from primordial matter through nebulse, galaxies and stars is here described in simple language, accompanied by a general description of the universe as it is at present and of the various objects composing it, from electrons to spiral nebulse. The development of our own earth up to its present physical state and into a possible future one is given in detail, forming the main themo of the second half of the book, which is well illustrated with numerous drawings and diagrams made hy the author. Although obviously intended for young people, the presentation of the subject is not too childish to appeal to older readers who require a brief elementary survey of the origin of worlds hi general and of our own in particular.
Worlds in the Making.
By R. Barnard Way. Pp. 136. (London: The Chatterbox Co., Ltd., 1934.) 3s. 6d. net.
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[Book Reviews]. Nature 136, 205 (1935). https://doi.org/10.1038/136205d0
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