On the Origin of Species

On the Origin of Species - Hardcover

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On the Origin of Species - Hardcover

On the Origin of Species - Hardcover

by Charles Darwin
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by Charles Darwin (Author), David Williams (Foreword by)

An instant bestseller in 1859, few books have had such a revolutionary impact and left such a lasting impression as On the Origin of Species. Possibly the most important and challenging scientific book ever published, Darwin's language remains surprisingly modern and direct. It is presented here in a faithful yet generously detailed facsimile edition. The text is taken from the second edition (1860), which incorporated some minor corrections but is otherwise the purest distillation of Darwin's original vision. It includes a new foreword as well as an introductory appendix, An Historical Sketch of the Recent Progress of Opinion on the Origin, taken from the third edition (1861).

Author Biography

Charles Robert Darwin (1809 -1882) was an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist. For his pioneering theory of evolution he is celebrated as one the greatest British scientists who ever lived. David Williams is a Researcher at the Natural History Museum.

Number of Pages: 520
Dimensions: 1 x 7.8 x 5 IN
Publication Date: November 01, 2019
ISBN9780565095024
Author Charles Darwin
PublisherNatural History Museum
GenreEducation
FormatHardcover
PublishedNovember 2019
LanguageENG- English
Pages520
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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