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On the Origin of Species: by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life; First Edition;
A “classic science book” written in bygone days, with a sophistication today’s “scientific studies” lack.
On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is an example of classic non-fiction first published in 1859 in the United Kingdom.
A true book of value, a classic that continues to live on across the ages. Books from yesteryear have an artistic quality and a permanence often lacking in books from the modern era. You are sure to love this work. A work of science of the finest type.
A Glimpse Inside
If there exist savages so barbarous as never to think of the inherited character of the offspring of their domestic animals, yet any one animal particularly useful to them, for any special purpose, would be carefully preserved during famines and other accidents, to which savages are so liable, and such choice animals would thus generally leave more offspring than the inferior ones; so that in this case there would be a kind of unconscious selection going on. We see the value set on animals even by the barbarians of Tierra del Fuego, by their killing and devouring their old women, in times of dearth, as of less value than their dogs.
In plants the same gradual process of improvement, through the occasional preservation of the best individuals, whether or not sufficiently distinct to be ranked at their first appearance as distinct varieties, and whether or not two or more species or races have become blended together by crossing, may plainly be recognised in the increased size and beauty which we now see in the varieties of the heartsease, rose, pelargonium, dahlia, and other plants, when compared with the older varieties or with their parent-stocks. No one would ever expect to get a first-rate heartsease or dahlia from the seed of a wild plant.
Synopsis
On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin was first published in 1859 (and this edition is a reproduction of the text of that original edition) and is still one of the most important scientific books of all time. The evolutionary theory usually boiled down to the phrase 'the survival of the fittest' has not been seriously challenged down to the present day.
The theory espoused here is that living organisms evolve over a long period of time, generation by generation, through a process of natural selection - any adaptations that prove favorable to the survival of the species get passed on to future generations and those that don't eventually die out.
This really is a book that all of us should read at least once in our lives.
"A beautiful reprint" from Wombrook Publishing. We have taken every step possible to ensure the original quality of this book has been maintained to the best standard. This means that the text in this edition is unedited and unchanged from the author’s original publication, preserving its earliest form for your enjoyment. This book is one of the best scientific treatise of all time. Its words are arranged with such literary precision, in a way that is just not seen in science writing from today. This title will make a brilliant gift for the classic scientific literature lover in your life, or a magnificent addition to your current book collection. We are ready to post this book off to you today with all due haste , so that you can indulge in this title without delay.
On the Origin of Species
◆ Original 1859 text
◆ A classic work setting out the original theory of evolution
◆ 5.5 x 8.5 Inches
◆ Matte Cover
◆ White Paper
On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is an example of classic non-fiction first published in 1859 in the United Kingdom.
A true book of value, a classic that continues to live on across the ages. Books from yesteryear have an artistic quality and a permanence often lacking in books from the modern era. You are sure to love this work. A work of science of the finest type.
A Glimpse Inside
If there exist savages so barbarous as never to think of the inherited character of the offspring of their domestic animals, yet any one animal particularly useful to them, for any special purpose, would be carefully preserved during famines and other accidents, to which savages are so liable, and such choice animals would thus generally leave more offspring than the inferior ones; so that in this case there would be a kind of unconscious selection going on. We see the value set on animals even by the barbarians of Tierra del Fuego, by their killing and devouring their old women, in times of dearth, as of less value than their dogs.
In plants the same gradual process of improvement, through the occasional preservation of the best individuals, whether or not sufficiently distinct to be ranked at their first appearance as distinct varieties, and whether or not two or more species or races have become blended together by crossing, may plainly be recognised in the increased size and beauty which we now see in the varieties of the heartsease, rose, pelargonium, dahlia, and other plants, when compared with the older varieties or with their parent-stocks. No one would ever expect to get a first-rate heartsease or dahlia from the seed of a wild plant.
Synopsis
On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin was first published in 1859 (and this edition is a reproduction of the text of that original edition) and is still one of the most important scientific books of all time. The evolutionary theory usually boiled down to the phrase 'the survival of the fittest' has not been seriously challenged down to the present day.
The theory espoused here is that living organisms evolve over a long period of time, generation by generation, through a process of natural selection - any adaptations that prove favorable to the survival of the species get passed on to future generations and those that don't eventually die out.
This really is a book that all of us should read at least once in our lives.
"A beautiful reprint" from Wombrook Publishing. We have taken every step possible to ensure the original quality of this book has been maintained to the best standard. This means that the text in this edition is unedited and unchanged from the author’s original publication, preserving its earliest form for your enjoyment. This book is one of the best scientific treatise of all time. Its words are arranged with such literary precision, in a way that is just not seen in science writing from today. This title will make a brilliant gift for the classic scientific literature lover in your life, or a magnificent addition to your current book collection. We are ready to post this book off to you today with all due haste , so that you can indulge in this title without delay.
On the Origin of Species
◆ Original 1859 text
◆ A classic work setting out the original theory of evolution
◆ 5.5 x 8.5 Inches
◆ Matte Cover
◆ White Paper
317 pages, Paperback
Published August 30, 2022
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March 16, 2024
As someone with two degrees in biology, I have always been ashamed that I had never read this book. It does require some advanced knowledge of organism classification to really understand. But I’m amazed how for someone with little to no understanding of genetic inheritance how much he truly understood. He is brilliant and has a gift for noticing patterns. I loved this book and all the evidence he gives to support the theory of natural selection and decent with modification.
December 12, 2025
Initially difficult to engage with due to the age of the writing, but actually very accessible once you get into it. He does love pigeons a bit too much, but an incredible insight into the creation of the theory that underpins everything about life on earth
August 3, 2022
Revolutionary and still wonderful
September 30, 2025
Very dry reading. VERY.
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