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On the Origin of Species
The Landmark Work That Revolutionized Biology and Changed How We See Life
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eBook - ePub
On the Origin of Species
The Landmark Work That Revolutionized Biology and Changed How We See Life
About this book
The book that forever transformed our understanding of the natural world.
First published in 1859, On the Origin of Species is Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work that introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection—a concept that reshaped science, religion, and humanity's place in the universe.
Drawing on years of meticulous observation and research during his voyage on the HMS Beagle, Darwin explains how species evolve over time through the survival and reproduction of the fittest individuals. His ideas challenged centuries of established belief and laid the foundation for modern biology.
Accessible, methodical, and deeply insightful, this is more than a scientific treatise—it is one of the most influential books ever written.
"The most important single work in the history of the biological sciences."
– The New York Times
"Darwin didn't just write about evolution—he transformed the way we see life itself."
– Scientific American
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? The cornerstone of evolutionary biology and natural history
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- On the Origin of Species, 6th Edition