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The most important work of modern science now available in Vintage Classics
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WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY DARWIN'S GREAT-GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER, RUTH PADEL
When the eminent naturalist Charles Darwin returned from South America on board the H.M.S Beagle in 1836, he brought with him the notes and evidence which would form the basis of his landmark theory of evolution of species by a process of natural selection. This theory, published as The Origin of Species in 1859, is the basis of modern biology and the concept of biodiversity. It also sparked a fierce scientific, religious and philosophical debate which still continues today.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There is little need to review these two books because they are so well read and revered in scientific and historical communitys but this collection was a great find.
Both books are compiled together in chronological order with a wonderful new little prologue.
The front cover artwork is probably the most beautiful and up to date I've seen of any Darwin reprints.
The 'voyage of the beagles'was Darwins first book and within it is the first few threads of Darwins thinking on evoloution.
Its easy to read but never too simple to enjoy, basically its a diary of Darwins exploits and travels. Its wonderful to get into the mindset of a scientist who was destined for greater things. The descriptions of the landscapes and animals are beautifully portrayed and let you have a real feel for the culture and bizare discoverys, the crew of the beagle had stumbled upon.
There is little to say about the origin of species that you won't have heard, infact I doubt you need to read a review of this book to appreciate how good it is.
Our entire modern biological understanding has only grown since this book, although not a complete theory at the time, its hard not to be compelled by the writtings even now.
I loved the double edition of these books and it was also very cheap to buy.
I urge you to read these books and understand just how influential they have been to society in general.
Both books are compiled together in chronological order with a wonderful new little prologue.
The front cover artwork is probably the most beautiful and up to date I've seen of any Darwin reprints.
The 'voyage of the beagles'was Darwins first book and within it is the first few threads of Darwins thinking on evoloution.
Its easy to read but never too simple to enjoy, basically its a diary of Darwins exploits and travels. Its wonderful to get into the mindset of a scientist who was destined for greater things. The descriptions of the landscapes and animals are beautifully portrayed and let you have a real feel for the culture and bizare discoverys, the crew of the beagle had stumbled upon.
There is little to say about the origin of species that you won't have heard, infact I doubt you need to read a review of this book to appreciate how good it is.
Our entire modern biological understanding has only grown since this book, although not a complete theory at the time, its hard not to be compelled by the writtings even now.
I loved the double edition of these books and it was also very cheap to buy.
I urge you to read these books and understand just how influential they have been to society in general.
Format:Kindle Edition
This isn't really a review - simply an observation before first reading it. Although all the text appears to be there, I can find no 'Introduction' by Ruth Padel - or is it just me? It would appear that the digital edition is not the same as the paperback which perhaps accounts for the price.
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must read !
26 Mar 2011
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Of course this is a must read for everyone who is the slightest bit interested in creation/evolution! Darvin is an exceptionally good observer as many passages in his 'Voyage' illustrate. His broad interests are amazing and go far beyond just the topic of 'The Origin of Species'. Yet be forwarned: this is LONG. But especially the 'Voyage' can be read in small increments. Read the 'Voyage' first. It's important to have this background when you start reading 'The Origin'.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Lots of Darwin
3 May 2005
Format:Paperback
Origin of Species
This is a quick review of the book not a dissertation on Darwin or any other subject loosely related. At first I did not know what to expect. I already read " The Voyage of the Beagle: Charles Darwin's Journal of Researches". I figured the book would be similar. However I found "Origin" to be more complex and detailed.
Taking in account that recent pieces of knowledge were not available to Charles Darwin this book could have been written last week. Having to look from the outside without the knowledge of DNA or Plate Tectonics, he pretty much nailed how the environment and crossbreeding would have an effect on natural selection. Speaking of natural selection, I thought his was going to be some great insight to a new concept. All it means is that species are not being mucked around by man (artificial selection).
If you picked up Time magazine today you would find all the things that Charles said would be near impossible to find or do. Yet he predicted that it is doable in theory. With an imperfect geological record many things he was not able to find at the writing of this book have been found (according to the possibilities described in the book.)
The only draw back to the book was his constant apologizing. If he had more time and space he could prove this and that. Or it looks like this but who can say at this time. Or the same evidence can be interpreted 180 degrees different.
In the end it is worth reading and you will never look at life the same way again.
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Voyage of the Beagle
Remember this says "Journal" and that is what it is. It is his first parson adventures on and off the Beagle. He even includes stories about the people on the ship, the ship's life, and maintenance. He is always going ashore and venturing beyond the ship charter to go where no Englishman has gone before. He makes friends with tyrants and the down trodden. Once, to get an animal to come to him, he lay on his back and waved his arms and legs in the air. Whatever you do, do not turn your back on him. He is always knocking something on the head and taking it back for study. It is fun trying to match the old names for places with the new.
This is a quick review of the book not a dissertation on Darwin or any other subject loosely related. At first I did not know what to expect. I already read " The Voyage of the Beagle: Charles Darwin's Journal of Researches". I figured the book would be similar. However I found "Origin" to be more complex and detailed.
Taking in account that recent pieces of knowledge were not available to Charles Darwin this book could have been written last week. Having to look from the outside without the knowledge of DNA or Plate Tectonics, he pretty much nailed how the environment and crossbreeding would have an effect on natural selection. Speaking of natural selection, I thought his was going to be some great insight to a new concept. All it means is that species are not being mucked around by man (artificial selection).
If you picked up Time magazine today you would find all the things that Charles said would be near impossible to find or do. Yet he predicted that it is doable in theory. With an imperfect geological record many things he was not able to find at the writing of this book have been found (according to the possibilities described in the book.)
The only draw back to the book was his constant apologizing. If he had more time and space he could prove this and that. Or it looks like this but who can say at this time. Or the same evidence can be interpreted 180 degrees different.
In the end it is worth reading and you will never look at life the same way again.
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Voyage of the Beagle
Remember this says "Journal" and that is what it is. It is his first parson adventures on and off the Beagle. He even includes stories about the people on the ship, the ship's life, and maintenance. He is always going ashore and venturing beyond the ship charter to go where no Englishman has gone before. He makes friends with tyrants and the down trodden. Once, to get an animal to come to him, he lay on his back and waved his arms and legs in the air. Whatever you do, do not turn your back on him. He is always knocking something on the head and taking it back for study. It is fun trying to match the old names for places with the new.
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