WHERE DID LIEE BEGIN? 



One wonders tliat the hypothesis has not been before advanced — so natural is it 

 in itself, so fully supported by aud so fully explaining all known facts. So 

 far as is now recalled, it has never before been formulated, and it seems a 

 view which is likely to attract wide attention among scieutists, and one 

 likely to exert a profound influence on the course of future thought and in- 

 vestigation. — Chicago Times. 



Mr. Scribner states his views so clearly and succinctly that it is a pleasure to 

 read his little volume. He baa so thoroughly outlined the argument that 

 future writers can do little more than expand his views. — New London Day. 



Mr. Scribner's monograph gives excellent reasons for believing that life began 

 on this planet at the poles. — Portland Advertiser. 



Tliis book is interesting, if not convincing, and is written in an attractive style. 

 — C'Inistian Union. 



It may seem unfair to give an author's conclusion without at least referring to 

 the processes by wljich it is reached ; but the power and clearness of his ar- 

 guments area sufficient bulwark against the suspicion of triviality, even if 

 not against the possibility of their being answered. — Cleveland Leadei: 



Mr. Scribner's monograph is a most courteous and graceful contribution to the 

 literature of a great subject. — Yonker.^ Statesman. 



An ably constructed and well written argument. The little volume is worth 

 the attention of scientific people ; it offers an hypothesis which has good 

 logic to back it. — Inter-Ocean. 



He adduces good reasons for his conclusion. — Cintvch Advocate. 



Mr. G. Hilton Scribner's monograph presents an ingenious hypothesis, supported 

 by a strong array of established facts in life development and migration. — 

 Boston Traveller. 



He supports his opinion with many facts of science. — Washington National 

 Tribune. 



The book is a thoughtful one, and the main proposition of the author is well sus- 

 tained. Nowhere have we seen this view sustained by so many valid rea- 

 sons, nor, indeed, so definitely expressed as in tliis work. — Philadelphia 

 American. 



Mr, Scribner's theory is, on the whole, well stated, and has the merit of a certain 

 plausibility. — Washington Star. 



Those readers who are interested in such questions will find this little volume 

 very readable, if not convincing.— C/iicafiro Tribune. 



The book is full of scientific interest. — Davenport Deinom-at. 



There is no dimbt that geological evidence indicates that every form of life ex- 

 isted in early times in the region of the jioles. The argument is ingenious, 

 well sustained and makes a very readable little volume. — Cliicago Western 

 Educational Journal. 



The argument is reMonable and remarkably well put together. — Utica Herald. 



The monograph is written in a strong, clear style, and it must be admitted that 

 the facts of geology go very far toward corroborating Mr. Scribner's theory. 

 — Troy Times. 



He holds that life began in the polar zones, and he supports his theory with such 

 strength of argument, wealth of illustration and weight of thought, that the 

 monogi-aph may be readily accepted as a valuable contribution to scientific 

 knowledge.— S(. Paul Despatch. 



The author's opinions, theories and convictions are all given in a clear, concise 

 and highly instructive manner. — Terre Haute De^atch. 



WHERE DID LIFE BEGIN? 



It is many a day since we have read as charming a monograph aa this.— Provi- 

 dence Evening Press, 

 It shows much thought and a varied course of philosophical reading.- Jioehcater 



Morning Herald. 

 It is a very interesting book. — Wisconsin Evening News. 

 It is a clever and interesting monograph, and will be read with pleasure by any 



one interested in natural science and biology.— C/wcat/o JoitrnaC 

 Hon. G. Hilton Scribner, of New York, once Secretary of State, is a scholar, 

 a man of scientific tiistes, and supports his argument with ingenuity and 

 force, and makes out an excellent caae.—New London Telegram. 

 It is supported by the frequent discoveries of the remains of tropica? trees 



and animals of the far north.— Philadelphia Press. 

 The argument is well written, and while strength is never sacrificed to style, it 

 is often presented in a graceful and poetic way that greatly enhances its lit- 

 erary interest. The book will cause a stir among thoughtful raeu.— Buffalo 

 Sunday News. 

 He deals with the subject in an interesting, ingenious and convincing manner.— 



Providence Journal. 

 It is a c-harmingly written monograph, clear and not too scientific. * • * His 

 methods of reasoning will interest even the general reader, quite apart from 

 their scientific value.— jT/te Critic, N. Y. 

 It is a book well worth careful reading. The statement of facts are brief, con- 

 cise and to the point, and the deductions drawn from them both logical and 

 reasonable.— Pr((s6tirgr7f Telegraph. 

 The argument is simple and clear, and the book will be found very readable.— 



Indianapolis Times. 

 The skillful unfolding of this theory by Mr. Scribner, ia this monograph age, 

 will gratify all readers who delight in exploring physical mysteries.— TTie 

 Keystone, Fhila. 

 Mr. Scribner's method of argument is cogent, and his facts are well arranged 

 and presented. Scientists \viU read the little treatise with pleasure. — Good 

 Literature. 

 Few books have been issued from the press the present year so suggestive, 

 and, to some minds, so startling in its conclusions, as this little mono- 

 graph. It cannot fail to enlist the attention of all ihoughtful pereone. — 

 Daily Ledger. 

 There is more than a siiow of probability in Jfr. Scribner's hypothesis, Vliile the 

 arguments by which he sustains it are put forward in the very best taste, 

 and in a spirit of judicial inquiry. — N. Y. Knickerbocker. 

 The theory is clearly and forcibly presented. — N. Y. World. 

 His facts and conclusions are briefly and concisely stated, without unnecessary 

 detail, but with enough to make everything clear to the reader. ^Buffalo 

 Courier. 

 The work is written in a clear and attractive style, and will be found a great 

 help in forming a decisive opinion concerning the beginning and distribution 

 of life on our planet. — Worcester Daily Spy. 

 Its propositions are logically presented, and its conclusions are most important. 



and claim serious scientific tests.^Boston Olobe. 

 A multitude of facts are brought to the support of the theory, and many subor- 

 dinate problems are quite satisfactorily explained by means of it— Wash- 

 ington Sunday Herald. 



