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“In less than eight years "The Origin of Species" has produced conviction in the minds of a majority of the most eminent living men of science. New facts, new problems, new difficulties as they arise are accepted, solved, or removed by this theory; and its principles are illustrated by the progress and conclusions of every well established branch of human knowledge.”

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Book:Contributions to the Theory of Natural Selection: A Series of Essays
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Contributions to the Theory of Natural Selection: A Series of Essays

This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the concepts and principles of natural selection, a fundamental theory in the field of biology. more

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Alfred Russel Wallace
Alfred Russel Wallace

Alfred Russel Wallace was a British naturalist renowned for his contributions to the theory of evolution. He independently proposed the theory of natural selection during his explorations in South America, sharing the honor of evolutionary theory with Charles Darwin. Wallace also conducted extensive research in entomology, botany, and geography. more

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