On the origin of species

513 pages

English language

Published July 22, 1964 by Harvard University Press.

ISBN:
978-0-674-63752-8
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OCLC Number:
36373342

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Charles Darwin's seminal work laying the foundations for the principles of evolutionary biology via natural selection, based on evidence that he collected during his expedition on HMS Beagle in the 1830s.

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Groundbreaking but a slog to get through

This is definitely a groundbreaking book, but Darwin's writing style makes it a slog to get through. It is probably one of the hardest 'popular science' books I've ever read.

Subjects

  • Evolution.
  • Natural selection.
  • Origin of species.