
The Origin of Species : A Variorum Text.
Title:
The Origin of Species : A Variorum Text.
Author:
Darwin, Charles.
ISBN:
9780812200515
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (817 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- I. Occasion and Purpose of This Edition -- II. Composition, Revision, and Publication -- III. Editorial Principles and Guide to the Text -- IV. Acknowledgments -- V. Notes to the Introduction -- Abbreviations -- On The Origin Of Species -- Half-title -- Epigraphs -- Title-Page -- Contents -- Instruction to Binder -- Additions and Corrections -- Historical Sketch -- Introduction -- Chapter I: Variation under Domestication -- Chapter II: Variation under Nature -- Chapter III: Struggle for Existence -- Chapter IV: Natural Selection -- Diagram of Descent -- Chapter VII, Sixth Edition, Miscellane-ous Objections to the Theory of Natural Selection -- Chapter V: Laws of Variation -- Chapter VI: Difficulties on Theory -- Chapter VII: Instinct -- Chapter VIII: Hybridism -- Chapter IX: On the Imperfection of the Geological Record -- Chapter X: On the Geological Succession of Organic Beings -- Chapter XI: Geographical Distribution -- Chapter XII: Geographical Distribution-continued -- Chapter XIII: Mutual Affinities of Organic Beings: Morphology: Embryology: Rudimentary Organs -- Chapter XIV: Recapitulation and Conclusion -- Glossary -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Z -- Appendices -- I. Statistical Summary of Variants -- II. Transcript of Publisher's Records -- III. Descriptive Bibliography -- IV. Illustrations of the Principle Binding Variants -- Alphabetical List Of Chapter Sub-Titles -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z.
Abstract:
This volume facilitates an understanding of the evolution of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution over the six versions of The Origin of Species published during his lifetime.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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