Download or read book Darwin s Historical Sketch written by Curtis N. Johnson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019-12-19 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Darwin's "Historical Sketch" has appeared as a preface to nearly every authorized edition of Darwin's Origin of Species since the second English edition was published in 1860. The "Historical Sketch" provides a brief history of opinion about the species question as a prelude to Darwin's own independent contribution to the subject, but its provenance is somewhat obscure. While some previous thinkers anticipated portions of Darwin's theory long before he did, none of them saw the complete picture as clearly as Darwin. As such, he was able to claim originality and priority for the idea that has transformed our understanding of nature. His "Historical Sketch" was written as an attempt to address these issues. Some things are known about its production, such as when it first appeared and what changes were made to it between its first appearance in 1860 and its final form in 1866. Other questions remain unanswered. How did it evolve in Darwin's mind? Why did he write it at all? What did he think he was accomplishing by prefacing it to Origin of Species? Curtis Johnson approaches these questions, offering some clarity on the originality of Darwin's work. Darwin's "Historical Sketch" is the first comprehensive study of Darwin's "Preface" to Origin of Species. Johnson conveys the pressure Darwin felt from friends and other correspondents to showcase the originality of his theory, and he tackles questions of originality by carefully examining the 35 authors Darwin referenced in this monumental text.
Download or read book On the Origin of Species written by Charles Darwin and published by . This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 and direct. It is presented here in a faithful yet generously detailed facsimile edition. The text is taken from the second edition (1860), which incorporated some minor corrections but is otherwise the purest distillation of Darwin's original vision. It includes a new foreword as well as an introductory appendix, An Historical Sketch of the Recent Progress of Opinion on the Origin, taken from the third edition (1861).
Download or read book The Autobiography of Charles Darwin written by Charles Darwin and published by Barnes & Noble Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book On the Origin of Species Annotated written by Charles Darwin and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2017-12-08 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an annotated version of the book1.contains an updated biography of the author at the end of the book for a better understanding of the text.2.This book has been checked and corrected for spelling errorsWhen on board H.M.S. 'Beagle,' as naturalist, I was much struck withcertain facts in the distribution of the inhabitants of South America,and in the geological relations of the present to the past inhabitantsof that continent. These facts seemed to me to throw some light on theorigin of species--that mystery of mysteries, as it has been called byone of our greatest philosophers. On my return home, it occurred to me,in 1837, that something might perhaps be made out on this question bypatiently accumulating and reflecting on all sorts of facts which couldpossibly have any bearing on it. After five years' work I allowed myselfto speculate on the subject, and drew up some short notes; these Ienlarged in 1844 into a sketch of the conclusions, which then seemed tome probable: from that period to the present day I have steadily pursuedthe same object. I hope that I may be excused for entering on thesepersonal details, as I give them to show that I have not been hasty incoming to a decision.My work is now nearly finished; but as it will take me two or three moreyears to complete it, and as my health is far from strong, I have beenurged to publish this Abstract. I have more especially been induced todo this, as Mr. Wallace, who is now studying the natural history ofthe Malay archipelago, has arrived at almost exactly the same generalconclusions that I have on the origin of species. Last year he sent tome a memoir on this subject, with a request that I would forward itto Sir Charles Lyell, who sent it to the Linnean Society, and it ispublished in the third volume of the Journal of that Society. Sir C.Lyell and Dr. Hooker, who both knew of my work--the latter having readmy sketch of 1844--honoured me by thinking it advisable to publish, withMr. Wallace's excellent memoir, some brief extracts from my manuscripts.This Abstract, which I now publish, must necessarily be imperfect. Icannot here give references and authorities for my several statements;and I must trust to the reader reposing some confidence in my accuracy.No doubt errors will have crept in, though I hope I have always beencautious in trusting to good authorities alone. I can here give onlythe general conclusions at which I have arrived, with a few facts inillustration, but which, I hope, in most cases will suffice. No one canfeel more sensible than I do of the necessity of hereafter publishing indetail all the facts, with references, on which my conclusions have beengrounded; and I hope in a future work to do this. For I am well awarethat scarcely a single point is discussed in this volume on which factscannot be adduced, often apparently leading to conclusions directlyopposite to those at which I have arrived. A fair result can be obtainedonly by fully stating and balancing the facts and arguments on bothsides of each question; and this cannot possibly be here done.I much regret that want of space prevents my having the satisfaction ofacknowledging the generous assistance which I have received from verymany naturalists, some of them personally unknown to me. I cannot,however, let this opportunity pass without expressing my deepobligations to Dr. Hooker, who for the last fifteen years has aided mein every possible way by his large stores of knowledge and his excellentjudgment.
Download or read book Charles Darwin His Life in an Autobiographical Chapter and in a Selected Series of His Published Letters written by Charles Darwin and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Charles Darwin written by Charles Darwin and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Autobiography of Charles Darwin written by Charles Darwin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2010-09-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My father's autobiographical recollections were written for his children, and written without any thought that they would ever be published. To many this may seem an impossibility; but those who knew my father will understand how it was not only possible, but natural. The autobiography bears the heading 'Recollections of the Development of my Mind and Character,' and end with the following note: "- Aug. 3, 1876. This sketch of my life was begun about May 28th at Hopedene (Mr. Hensleigh Wedgwood's house in Surrey.), and since then I have written for nearly an hour on most afternoons." It will easily be understood that, in a narrative of a personal and intimate kind written for his wife and children, passages should occur which must here be omitted; and I have not thought it necessary to indicate where such omissions are made." Francis Darwin
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Download or read book Selected Letters on Evolution and Origin of Species written by Charles Darwin and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2018-05-16 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the development and publication of Darwin's evolutionary theory incorporates an autobiographical essay, notebook excerpts, and letters between the scientist and other luminaries of his era.
Download or read book On the Origin of Species written by Charles Darwin and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-08-22 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When on board H.M.S. 'Beagle,' as naturalist, I was much struck with certain facts in the distribution of the inhabitants of South America, and in the geological relations of the present to the past inhabitants of that continent. These facts seemed to me to throw some light on the origin of species—that mystery of mysteries, as it has been called by one of our greatest philosophers. On my return home, it occurred to me, in 1837, that something might perhaps be made out on this question by patiently accumulating and reflecting on all sorts of facts which could possibly have any bearing on it. After five years' work I allowed myself to speculate on the subject, and drew up some short notes; these I enlarged in 1844 into a sketch of the conclusions, which then seemed to me probable: from that period to the present day I have steadily pursued the same object. I hope that I may be excused for entering on these personal details, as I give them to show that I have not been hasty in coming to a decision.
Download or read book On the Origin of Species written by Charles Darwin and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When on board H.M.S. 'Beagle,' as naturalist, I was much struck with certain facts in the distribution of the inhabitants of South America, and in the geological relations of the present to the past inhabitants of that continent. These facts seemed to me to throw some light on the origin of species—that mystery of mysteries, as it has been called by one of our greatest philosophers. On my return home, it occurred to me, in 1837, that something might perhaps be made out on this question by patiently accumulating and reflecting on all sorts of facts which could possibly have any bearing on it. After five years' work I allowed myself to speculate on the subject, and drew up some short notes; these I enlarged in 1844 into a sketch of the conclusions, which then seemed to me probable: from that period to the present day I have steadily pursued the same object. I hope that I may be excused for entering on these personal details, as I give them to show that I have not been hasty in coming to a decision. My work is now nearly finished; but as it will take me two or three more years to complete it, and as my health is far from strong, I have been urged to publish this Abstract. I have more especially been induced to do this, as Mr. Wallace, who is now studying the natural history of the Malay archipelago, has arrived at almost exactly the same general conclusions that I have on the origin of species. Last year he sent to me a memoir on this subject, with a request that I would forward it to Sir Charles Lyell, who sent it to the Linnean Society, and it is published in the third volume of the Journal of that Society. Sir C. Lyell and Dr. Hooker, who both knew of my work—the latter having read my sketch of 1844—honoured me by thinking it advisable to publish, with Mr. Wallace's excellent memoir, some brief extracts from my manuscripts.
Download or read book Charles Darwin His life told in an autobiographical chapter and in a selected series of his published letters written by Francis Darwin and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Voyage of the Beagle written by MR Charles Darwin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 1839-12 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have stated in the preface to the first Edition of this work, and in the Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle, that it was in consequence of a wish expressed by Captain Fitz Roy, of having some scientific person on board, accompanied by an offer from him of giving up part of his own accommodations, that I volunteered my services, which received, through the kindness of the hydrographer, Captain Beaufort, the sanction of the Lords of the Admiralty. As I feel that the opportunities which I enjoyed of studying the Natural History of the different countries we visited, have been wholly due to Captain Fitz Roy, I hope I may here be permitted to repeat my expression of gratitude to him; and to add that, during the five years we were together, I received from him the most cordial friendship and steady assistance. Both to Captain Fitz Roy and to all the Officers of the Beagle I shall ever feel most thankful for the undeviating kindness with which I was treated during our long voyage. This volume contains, in the form of a Journal, a history of our voyage, and a sketch of those observations in Natural History and Geology, which I think will possess some interest for the general reader. I have in this edition largely condensed and corrected some parts, and have added a little to others, in order to render the volume more fitted for popular reading; but I trust that naturalists will remember, that they must refer for details to the larger publications which comprise the scientific results of the Expedition.
Download or read book The Illustrious Hunter and the Darwins written by W. J. Dempster and published by Book Guild Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This aims to set the record straight on one of the most revered figures in natural history.
Download or read book Charles Darwin Autobiography written by Charles Darwin and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A German Editor having written to me for an account of the development of my mind and character with some sketch of my autobiography, I have thought that the attempt would amuse me, and might possibly interest my children or their children. I know that it would have interested me greatly to have read even so short and dull a sketch of the mind of my grandfather, written by himself, and what he thought and did, and how he worked. I have attempted to write the following account of myself, as if I were a dead man in another world looking back at my own life. Nor have I found this difficult, for life is nearly over with me. I have taken no pains about my style of writing.
Download or read book Charles Darwin His Life written by Charles Darwin and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Charles Darwin: His Life" by Charles Darwin. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Download or read book The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin written by Charles Darwin and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
