The Formation of Vegetable Mould, Through the Action of Worms, with Observations on Their Habits

by Charles Darwin

Overview

Charles Darwin's final major work investigates the crucial role of earthworms in shaping soil, offering a remarkable insight into nature's slow but powerful processes.

A foundational text in biology and the natural sciences that draws on over forty years of research, Darwin explores how earthworms contribute to soil formation and ecological stability. Combining rigorous experimentation, this work remains a cornerstone in the study of natural history and environmental science.

Republished by Read & Co. Books, this edition brings an essential scientific classic to a new generation of readers. Ideal for students and scholars of biology, ecology, and natural history, it offers lasting value for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of nature's interconnected systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473374836
Publisher:	Read & Co. Science
Publication date:	05/20/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	244
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Charles Robert Darwin (1809–1882) was born in Shropshire, England. His first text chronicling his five-year voyage on the HMS Beagle, which included his notable visit to the Galapagos Islands, earned him success as an author in 1839. His observations from the Galapagos, alongside an interest in natural history from an early age and studies over the consequent years, informed the development of his biological theories, culminating the ground-breaking text 'On the Origin of Species' for which he is best known.

Date of Birth:

February 12, 1809

Date of Death:

April 19, 1882

Place of Birth:

Shrewsbury, England

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

B.A. in Theology, Christ¿s College, Cambridge University, 1831

Table of Contents

• I. Habits of Worms
• II. Habits of Worms—continued
• III. The Amount of Fine Earth Brought up by Worms to the Surface
• IV. The Part Which Worms Have Played in the Burial of Ancient Buildings
• V. The Action of Worms in the Denudation of the Land
• VI. The Denudation of the Land—continued
• VII. Conclusion