“I am almost convinced (quite contrary to opinion I started with) that species are not (it is like confessing a murder) immutable.”
Quote by Charles Darwin
Work
The Annotated Origin: A Facsimile of the First Edition of On the Origin of Species
The facsimile accurately replicates the original first edition of Darwin's groundbreaking treatise, offering readers a detailed and authentic look at the first publication of his theory of evolution by natural selection. This volume includes annotations that provide historical context and scholarly insights into Darwin's work. more
Author
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, is renowned as the founder of evolutionary biology. Born on February 12, 1809, in England, he passed away on April 19, 1882. Darwin is best known for his research on the theory of evolution, which proposed that species evolve through natural selection and survival of the fittest. more
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