"Living Matter - Its Cycle Of Growth And Decline In Animal Organisms" is a detailed and fascinating investigation into the causes of "old age" and organic death. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in biology, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage scientific literature. C. A. Stephens (1844 - 1931) was an American writer and essayist. Contents include: "Of Matter Universally", "Living Matter, or Biogen; Introductory", "Living Matter; Its Method of Development in Animal Organisms", "Living Matter; The Rise of Intellect", "Living Matter; The Causes of the Decline of Living Matter in Animal Organisms; Old Age; Death", "The Argument that Life is from a Constant in Nature", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete the original text and artwork.