Is Mars Habitable? A Critical Examination Of Professor Percival Lowell's Book Mars And Its Canals, With An Alternative Explanation (1907)

""Is Mars Habitable? A Critical Examination Of Professor Percival Lowell's Book Mars And Its Canals, With An Alternative Explanation"" is a book written by Alfred Russel Wallace in 1907. The book is a critical analysis of the work of Percival Lowell, who was a prominent astronomer of his time and had written a book titled ""Mars and Its Canals"" in which he claimed that Mars was inhabited by intelligent beings who had built a network of canals on the planet's surface.Wallace, who was also a noted scientist and naturalist, disagreed with Lowell's hypothesis and set out to provide an alternative explanation for the features observed on Mars. He argued that the canals were not man-made but rather natural formations caused by geological processes such as erosion and wind. He also questioned the idea of the habitability of Mars, pointing out that the planet's harsh conditions and lack of water made it unlikely that any form of life could exist there.The book is a well-researched and detailed critique of Lowell's work and provides a valuable contribution to the scientific debate surrounding the possibility of life on Mars. It is a fascinating insight into the scientific thinking of the early 20th century and the ongoing quest to understand the mysteries of our neighboring planet.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.