The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms

Full Title: The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms with Observations on their Habits

by Charles Darwin

First Edition, 10th October, 1881.

  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1: Habits of Worms
  • Chapter 2: Habits of Worms - continued
  • Chapter 3: The Amount of Fine Earth Brought Up by Worms to the Surface
  • Chapter 4: The Part which Worms have Played in the Burial of Ancient Buildings
  • Chapter 5: The Action of Worms in the Denudation of the Land
  • Chapter 6: The Denudation of the Land - continued
  • Chapter 7: Conclusion
  • Footnotes