Origins

The Search for Our Prehistoric Past

By: Frank H. T. Rhodes

Narrated by: Derek Perkins

In Origins, Frank H. T. Rhodes explores the origin and evolution of living things, the changing environments in which they have developed, and the challenges we now face on an increasingly crowded and polluted planet. Rhodes argues that the future well-being of our burgeoning population depends in no small part on our understanding of life's past, its long and slow development, and its intricate interdependencies.

The book describes the nature of the search for prehistoric life, the significance of geologic time, the origin of life, the emergence and spread of flora and fauna, the evolution of primates, and the emergence of modern humans.

Origins is accessible enough for the layperson but also can be used as an entry-level text for students of evolution, paleontology, and geology.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©2016 Frank H.T. Rhodes (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

No nonsense science

If you are into relatively dry science, this might be for you. Anyone looking for a sense of wonder look elsewhere

Great listen!!!

narration was great!!! topics were fun to listen to...i think we as humans have done a pretty good job trying to figure out everything that has happened since the beginnning of time...great book!!! ill surely listen to it again...

Enjoyable

Lots of fascinating information packed into this book and really liked to use the accompanying PDF.

Very well narrated too. Highly recommend.

Truly Excellent!

Great detail in an understandable, absorbable presentation. Organized in manageable chunks with a very logical flow. Best book on the topic I’ve read!

A very well researched book

Origins is a well written, interesting listen. Frank H.T. Rhodes takes us on an eye opening tour through time. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in where we as a species comes from.