On the Origin of Species: PRESERVATION OF The FAVOURED RACES IN THE STRUGGLE FOR LIFE.

by Charles Darwin

Overview

In considering the Origin of Species, it is quite conceivable that a naturalist, reflecting on the mutual affinities of organic beings, on their embryological relations, their geographical distribution, geological succession, and other such facts, might come to the conclusion that each species had not been independently created, but had descended, like varieties, from other species. Nevertheless, such a conclusion, even if well founded, would be unsatisfactory, until it could be shown how the innumerable species inhabiting this world have been modified, so as to acquire that perfection of structure and coadaptation which most justly excites our admiration.Naturalists continually refer to external conditions, such as climate, food, etc., as the only possible cause of variation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781507625422
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	01/19/2015
Pages:	422
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.86(d)
Lexile:	1430L (what's this?)

About the Author

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