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Original Title: The Origin of Species/The Voyage of the Beagle
ISBN: 1400041279 (ISBN13: 9781400041275)
Edition Language: English
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The Origin of Species/The Voyage of the Beagle Hardcover | Pages: 1024 pages
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Easily the most influential book published in the nineteenth century, Darwin’s The Origin of Species is also that most unusual phenomenon, an altogether readable discussion of a scientific subject. On its appearance in 1859 it was immediately recognized by enthusiasts and detractors alike as a work of the greatest importance: its revolutionary theory of evolution by means of natural selection provoked a furious reaction that continues to this day.

The Origin of Species is here published together with Darwin’s earlier Voyage of the ‘Beagle.’ This 1839 account of the journeys to South America and the Pacific islands that first put Darwin on the track of his remarkable theories derives an added charm from his vivid description of his travels in exotic places and his eye for the piquant detail.

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Title:The Origin of Species/The Voyage of the Beagle
Author:Charles Darwin
Book Format:Hardcover
Book Edition:Special Edition
Pages:Pages: 1024 pages
Published:October 14th 2003 by Everyman's Library
Categories:Science. Nonfiction. Classics. History. Biology. Philosophy

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A couple of years ago I had the notion, even though I last studied science at about the age of nineteen (ah how well I remember spending a Wednesday afternoon trying to measure the size of stars in tenths of a millimetre using a ruler whose smallest increment was a millimetre. I earnt a fine headache from that and learnt that pointless exercises come in many flavours) to read some Darwin. On grounds of cost, in other words because it was the cheapest, I bought this awkwardly large volume

Reading these works was an experience of intense concentration but great reward. No wonder he is an immortal giant. And he manages to explain complex scientific matters in terms accessible to the lay reader. It frequently led me during Origin of Species to wonder how many of the hordes of people who reject the theory of evolution and proclaim the creation theory, under whatever name happens to be fashionable at any time, have actually read the book.

...5 stars only out of reverence for humbly steering man in a proper direction and for its historical relevance. otherwise, i would give it 3 stars when posturing it against contemporary writings. yes, it's dry, and there are modern day equivalents that serve to better immerse students in this field of study. however, it's absolutely beautiful to see the most eminent figure in biology entertain the pursuit for knowledge with an unabashed & childlike curiosity.

This is an excellent volume. Two of Charles Darwin's major works are included: "The Voyage of the Beagle" and "The Origin of Species." There is a well written and sprightly introduction by evolutionary theorist Richard Dawkins. One additional good feature is a Chronology, beginning on page xxxiv. Dawkins sets the stage with his 20+ page introduction. He speaks eloquently of the importance of Darwin's work, and the profound nature of his theoretical perspective on evolution. He places Darwin's

THE VOYAGE OF THE BEAGLEWriting this now, as I've now finished this part, and it be a while before I attempt The Origin Of Species, also included. It took a while to slog through. Undeniably fascinating as it was, and at times the historical significance (such as describing for the first time the differences in finch beaks in the Galapagos) is palpable, it is also unremittingly dry. It's, after all, written for edification, not entertainment. The parts talking of flora and fauna are fine, I

I love that he is so animated about his work, but wow, this is extremely detailed. However, I love that the man revered for such amazing connections is also just a guy complaining about his hotel accommodations!I had to abandon this. Too much flowery language for me.

Origin of Species : 4 starsVoyage of the Beagle : 2 stars As this book contains both volumes : average of 3 stars.The Origin of Species is undeniably a monumental and highly important work and is an exemplary example of the rigorous application of the scientific method. However, it consequently reads like a scientific journal/academic paper and is often exceedingly dry to the general reader. The Voyage of the Beagle is essentially the travel journal of a younger Darwin and has neither the