The author of this life of Erasmus Darwin, published in 1879, is given as Ernst Krause (1839-1903) a German biologist, but in fact more than half the book is a 'preliminary notice' by Charles Darwin, who explains in the preface that he has written it because of his access to family papers which add 'to the knowledge of Erasmus Darwin's character'. Krause wrote his original article in a German periodical because, in turn, he was intrigued by a reference made by Charles Darwin in the later editions of On the Origin of Species to his grandfather's anticipation in his Zoonomia (also reissued in this series) of Lamarckian theory: 'I thought immediately ... that this ancestor of his must certainly deserve considerable credit in connection with the history of the Darwinian theory.' The German text was translated by W. S. Dallas, who had previously collaborated with Darwin as both indexer and translator.

Erasmus Darwin (Cambridge Library Collection - Life Sciences)

Science & Math

Darwin, Charles Robert

KRAUSE, Ernst

Evolution

Cambridge University Press

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Structure and Distribution of Coral, Reefs

Nature & Ecology

University of California Press

Origin of Species

An immensely readable and informative work of scientific literature, The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin was originally published on 24 November 1859.  Darwin's work is the foundation of evolutionary biology.  This book introduces the scientific theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. It presents evidence that the diversity of life arose by common descent through a branching pattern of evolution. In The Origin of Species, Darwin includes evidence that was gathered on the Beagle expedition in the 1830s and his subsequent findings from research, correspondence, and experimentation. This excellent edition of Charles Darwin's masterpiece is printed on high quality paper with a beautiful, durable cover.  It is a valuable resource for all scientists and scholars.

History & Philosophy

West Richard

Gesammelte Kleinere Schriften, Herausg. Und Mit Einer Biogr. Einleitung Versehen Von E. Krause (German Edition)

History

Europe

Nabu Press

This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1886 edition by John Murray, London.

The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life

Biological Sciences

Adamant Media Corporation

This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1885 edition by John Murray, London. Second edition, revised.

The Various Contrivances by Which Orchids are Fertilised by Insects

Edited by Francis Darwin. This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1897 edition by D. Appleton and Company, New York.

The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin: Including an Autobiographical Chapter. Edited by his son. Volume 1

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

Edited by Francis Darwin. This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1897 edition by D. Appleton and Company, New York.

The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin: Including an Autobiographical Chapter. Edited by his son. Volume 2

Leaders & Notable People

This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1875 edition by John Murray, London.

The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex

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The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection

Literature & Fiction

United States

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