The 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.