Discover the history of the theory of evolution in 'Pioneers of Evolution from Thales to Huxley'. This book takes readers on a journey through time, exploring the origins of the evolution idea in Ionia and the subsequent revival of this groundbreaking concept in modern times. Divided into four parts, the book delves into the lives and ideas of the pioneers of evolution from Thales to Lucretius, examines the arrest of inquiry, and ultimately uncovers the evolution theory as we know it today. Perfect for anyone interested in science, history, or philosophy.

During his tenure as the Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford from 1905-1919, Sir William Osler amassed a considerable library on the history of medicine and science. A Canadian native, Osler had studied at McGill University and decided to leave his collection of 7,600 items to its Faculty of Medicine. A catalogue, the Bibliotheca Osleriana, was compiled - a labour of love that took ten years to complete and involved W.W. Francis, R.H. Hill, and Archibald Malloch. Osler himself laid down the broad outlines of the catalogue and wrote many of the annotations.