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On the Origin of Species is Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking work that introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection and forever changed humanity’s understanding of life on Earth. Blending...
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  • 11 August 2026
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On the Origin of Species (1859) is legendary naturalist Charles Darwin's groundbreaking and foundational study that birthed the theory of evolutionary biology.

Sparking controversy from the time of its publication to the present day, Darwin’s theory of natural selection, where upon individuals of the same species have a more robust chance of survival thanks to their unique combination of physical characteristics, completely changed how the world viewed human history. Although rich with information, Darwin was determined in his writing to reach an audience that extended beyond seasoned biologists, making his work accessible and thought-provoking for people of all backgrounds. Accompanying his groundbreaking theories are his own renderings of evolution and abstracts for the various experiments that lead him to his conclusions.

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Price: $12.99
Pages: 430
Publisher: Mint Editions
Imprint: Mint Editions
Publication Date: 11 August 2026
Trim Size: 8.00 X 5.00 in
ISBN: 9798888976524
Format: Paperback
BISACs: SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution, Evolution / Evolutionary biology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biological Diversity, SCIENCE / Natural History, SCIENCE / Research & Methodology, Biodiversity / Ecosystems, The Earth: natural history: general interest, Scientific research
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Charles Darwin (1809–1882) was an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, widely known for his contributions to the science of evolution. His five-year voyage aboard the HMS Beagle provided him with the critical geological and biological observations that formed the basis of his theories. In 1859, he published On the Origin of Species, introducing the scientific theory that populations evolve over generations through a process called natural selection. His work completely revolutionized the life sciences and remains the foundational framework of modern biology.

Introduction 15


I. Variation under Domestication 20


II. Variation under Nature 50


III. Struggle for Existence 63


IV. Natural Selection 79


 V. Laws of Variation 120


 VI. Difficulties on Theory 152


VII. Instinct 182


VIII. Hybridism 213


 IX. On the Imperfection of the 

Geological Record 240


 X. On the Geological Succession of 

Organic Beings 267


 XI. Geographical Distribution 295


XII. Geographical Distribution—continued 325


XIII. Mutual Affinities of Organic Beings: 

Morphology: Embryology: 

Rudimentary Organs 348


XIV. Recapitulation and Conclusion 387


Index 413