The March Toward Matter: Descensus Averno is a book written by John MacPartland. The book is a philosophical and scientific exploration of the nature of matter and the universe. The author delves into the history of scientific thought and the evolution of our understanding of the physical world. He also explores the philosophical implications of our understanding of matter, including the relationship between matter and consciousness. The book is divided into three parts, with each part building on the previous one. The first part focuses on the history of scientific thought, while the second part delves into the nature of matter and the universe. The third part explores the philosophical implications of our understanding of matter. Throughout the book, the author draws on a wide range of sources, including scientific studies, philosophical texts, and religious traditions. The March Toward Matter: Descensus Averno is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the nature of the universe and our place in it.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.