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

""Is Mars Habitable?"" is a book written by Alfred Russel Wallace in 1907 that critically examines the claims made by Professor Percival Lowell in his book ""Mars and Its Canals"". Lowell had claimed that there were canals on Mars that were evidence of an advanced civilization on the planet. Wallace, however, provides an alternative explanation for the features that Lowell observed. Wallace argues that the canals are not actually canals, but rather natural features such as ridges or valleys. He also questions Lowell's assertion that Mars is a habitable planet, pointing out that the planet's thin atmosphere and lack of liquid water make it unlikely to support life as we know it. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed critique of Lowell's book, examining the evidence he presents and pointing out the flaws in his arguments. The second part offers Wallace's own explanation for the features observed on Mars and his thoughts on the possibility of life on the planet. Overall, ""Is Mars Habitable?"" is a fascinating look at the early history of Martian exploration and the debate over the possibility of life on the planet. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy or the search for extraterrestrial life.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.