Originally published in 1892, this epic poem takes the reader on a journey through the history of life on Earth, from the earliest single-celled organisms to the rise of humanity. Smith's verse is both beautiful and scientific, making this book an excellent introduction to the concepts of evolution for readers of all ages. With its vivid imagery and moving language, Evolution is a true masterpiece of scientific poetry. 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.