Reproduction of the original: The Autobiography of Charles Darwin by Charles Darwin

Offers an introduction that presents Darwin's theory. This title includes excerpts from Darwin's correspondence, commenting on the work in question, and its significance, impact, and reception.

A grain in the balance will determine which individual shall live and which shall die...'.

Packed full of vivid descriptions, this is a fascinating window into the mind and workings of the renowned naturalist from this now legendary trip.

The book is readable even for the non-specialist and attracted widespread interest on publication. The book was controversial, and generated much discussion on scientific, philosophical, and religious grounds.

The text used for this edition was the last to be published during Darwin's lifetime and is considered to be the definitive version.

Through careful observation, Charles Darwin explains how traits can be selected for within a population. This is easily observed in the artificial selection of farm animals, for instance.

The letters in this volume cover two of the most momentous years in Darwin's life.

Charles Darwin is the English naturalist whose work laid the foundation for evolutionary biology and theory. Darwin wrote his autobiography under the title Recollections of the Development of my Mind and Character in 1876.