On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection

Or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life

An instant bestseller in 1859, few books have had such a revolutionary impact and left such a lasting impression as On the Origin of Species.

Possibly the most important and challenging scientific book ever published, Darwin’s language remains surprisingly modern.

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