| The Origin of Species: And the Voyage of the Beagle Contributor(s): Darwin, Charles (Author) |
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ISBN: 0099519178 ISBN-13: 9780099519171 Publisher: Vintage Classics OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: When the eminent naturalist Charles Darwin returned from South America on board the "HMS Beagle" in 1836, he brought with him the notes and evidence which would form the basis of his landmark theory of evolution of species by a process of natural selection. This theory, published as The Origin of Species in 1859, sparked a fierce scientific, religious and philosophical debate which continues to this day. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Evolution - Science | History - History | Expeditions & Discoveries |
| Dewey: 576.82 |
| LCCN: 2009497279 |
| Lexile Measure: 1450 |
| Series: Vintage Classics |
| Physical Information: 1.74" H x 5.1" W x 7.82" (1.31 lbs) 992 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When naturalist Charles Darwin returned from South America on board the H.M.S Beagle in 1836, he brought with him evidence which would form the basis of his landmark theory of evolution of species by a process of natural selection. This theory sparked a fierce scientific, religious and philosophical debate which still continues today. |