Henry Drummond was a Scottish evangelist and writer who became famous for his lectures on the relationship between science and religion. The Ascent of Man, first published in 1894, is his most famous work and explores the evolution of humanity from a spiritual perspective. Drummond argues that scientific progress must be understood in the context of divine revelation, and that the ultimate goal of human existence is not material prosperity but spiritual enlightenment. The book is a powerful and thought-provoking meditation on the meaning of life and the relationship between science and faith. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.