Origin of Species

The Origin of Species is a seminal work by the renowned naturalist Charles Darwin. Published in 1859, this book presents Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection, which revolutionized the field of biology and challenged traditional religious beliefs about the origins of life. In it, Darwin argues that all species of organisms have evolved over time through a process of natural selection, where those individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce. The book is divided into multiple chapters, each exploring different aspects of evolution, such as the struggle for existence, variation and selection, and the geological record. Darwin also addresses common objections to his theory and provides evidence from diverse fields such as geology, botany, and animal behavior. This edition of The Origin of Species is part of the Harvard Classics series, which includes other important works of literature, philosophy, and science.1909. Contents: Editor's Introduction; Historical Sketch; Variation Under Domestication; Variation Under Nature; Struggle for Existence; Natural Selection or the Survival of the Fittest; Laws of Variation; Difficulties of the Theory; Miscellaneous Objections to the Theory of Natural Selection; Instinct; Hybridism; On the Imperfections of the Geological Record; On the Geological Succession of Organic Beings; Geographical Distribution; Mutual Affinities of Organic Beings; Recapitulation and Conclusion.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.