On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection

Length16h 44m

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On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is a groundbreaking work in biology that introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection. Darwin meticulously presents evidence gathered from his observations of species in nature, arguing that populations evolve over time through a process of variation, competition, and survival of the fittest. Revolutionary for its time, this book laid the foundation for modern evolutionary biology and reshaped humanity's understanding of life on Earth. Written in clear and accessible prose, it remains a cornerstone of scientific literature and a profound exploration of the diversity of life.

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GenreScience and Nature

Length16 hrs 44 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateNov 24, 1859

LanguageEnglish

1By Charles Darwin, M.A.,

16Chapter VIII. Hybridism (pt. 1)

2By Charles Darwin, M.a.,

17Chapter VIII. Hybridism (pt. 2)

3On The Origin Of Species

18Chapter IX. On The Imperfection Of The Geological Record (pt. 1)

4Chapter I. Variation Under Domestication (pt. 1)

19Chapter IX. On The Imperfection Of The Geological Record (pt. 2)

5Chapter I. Variation Under Domestication (pt. 2)

20Chapter X. On The Geological Succession Of Organic Beings (pt. 1)

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6Chapter II. Variation Under Nature

21Chapter X. On The Geological Succession Of Organic Beings (pt. 2)

7Chapter III. Struggle For Existence

22Chapter XI. Geographical Distribution (pt. 1)

8Chapter IV. Natural Selection (pt. 1)

23Chapter XI. Geographical Distribution (pt. 2)

9Chapter IV. Natural Selection (pt. 2)

24Chapter XII. Geographical Distribution-continued (pt. 1)

10Chapter V. Laws Of Variation (pt. 1)

25Chapter XII. Geographical Distribution-continued (pt. 2)

11Chapter V. Laws Of Variation (pt. 2)

26Chapter XIII. Mutual Affinities Of Organic Beings: Morphology: Embryology: Rudimentary Organs (pt. 1)

12Chapter VI. Difficulties On Theory (pt. 1)

27Chapter XIII. Mutual Affinities Of Organic Beings: Morphology: Embryology: Rudimentary Organs (pt. 2)

13Chapter VI. Difficulties On Theory (pt. 2)

28Chapter XIV. Recapitulation And Conclusion (pt. 1)

14Chapter VII. Instinct (pt. 1)

29Chapter XIV. Recapitulation And Conclusion (pt. 2)

15Chapter VII. Instinct (pt. 2)

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Charles Darwin

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