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Reviews: Books by Darwin

Reviews of books written by Charles Darwin (including his correspondence and other documents not published during his lifetime).

Book review: ‘On the Origin of Species’ by Charles Darwin (1st ed., 1859)

‘On the Origin of Species’ by Charles Darwin, 1st edition, title page

…or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life.

Published 24-Nov-2020
Filed under: Reviews Genres: Books by Darwin, Books on Evolution Tags: charles darwin, evolution, natural selection, origin of species

Book review: ‘The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex’ by Charles Darwin

‘The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex’ by Charles Darwin

Darwin finally sets out to enlighten us on our origins.

Published 09-Feb-2020
Filed under: Reviews Genres: Books by Darwin, Books on Evolution Tags: descent of man, reviews, sexual selection

Book review: ‘On the Origin of Species’, second edition facsimile

‘Origin of Species’ second edition facsimile

A faithful(ish) copy of the original.

Published 14-Oct-2019
Filed under: Reviews Genres: Books by Darwin, Books on Evolution, Science/History Books Tags: origin of species, reviews

Book review: Evolutionary edition of ‘On the Origin of Species’ by Simon Phillipson

Evolutionary edition of Origin

An aesthetically pleasing volume, indicating how Darwin’s great work on evolution itself evolved.

Published 12-Jul-2019
Filed under: Reviews Genres: Books by Darwin Tags: origin of species, reviews

Book review: ‘Insectivorous Plants’ by Charles Darwin

Insectivorous Plants

Darwin at his most Darwinian.

Published 07-Jun-2019
Filed under: Reviews Genres: Books by Darwin, Nature Books Tags: charles darwin, insectivorous plants, insects, plants, reviews

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