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

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

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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.

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Table of contents

  1. THE FORMATION OF VEGETABLE MOULD THROUGH THE ACTION OF WORMS WITH OBSERVATIONS ON THEIR HABITS.
  2. Charles Darwin
  3. INTRODUCTION.
  4. CHAPTER Iā€”HABITS OF WORMS.
  5. CHAPTER IIā€”HABITS OF WORMSā€”continued.
  6. CHAPTER IIIā€”THE AMOUNT OF FINE EARTH BROUGHT UP BY WORMS TO THE SURFACE.
  7. CHAPTER IVā€”THE PART WHICH WORMS HAVE PLAYED IN THE BURIAL OF ANCIENT BUILDINGS.
  8. CHAPTER Vā€”THE ACTION OF WORMS IN THE DENUDATION OF THE LAND.
  9. CHAPTER VIā€”THE DENUDATION OF THE LANDā€”continued.
  10. CHAPTER VIIā€”CONCLUSION.