Is Mars Habitable?: A Critical Examination of Professor Percival Lowell's Book "Mars and Its Canals," With an Alternative Explanation

The book critically examines Percival Lowell's theory that intelligent life once inhabited Mars and constructed canals, contrasting it with Alfred Russell Wallace's scientific perspective. Wallace, a professional scientist, aims to debunk Lowell's claims while reinforcing his own conclusion from 1902 that Mars is uninhabitable. Originally intended as a review of Lowell's work, the exploration expanded to address various physical issues and engage with the widespread interest in the possibility of life on Mars, ultimately providing a thorough analysis of the subject.