On the Origin of Species
On the Origin of Species
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Offers Charles Darwin's paradigm-shattering masterpiece that brings his life and controversial theories into full view. This ttile features more than 300 illustrations, including paintings, personal photographs, botanical and zoological studies and newspaper engravings.
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On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin
Now in paperback, this richly illustrated edition of Charles Darwin's paradigm-shattering masterpiece brings his life and controversial theories into full view. Edited and with an introduction by award-winning science journalist David Quammen, it features more than 300 illustrations, including paintings, personal photographs, botanical and zoological studies and newspaper engravings. Excerpts from Darwin's other works (especially "The Voyage of the Beagle") and facsimile pages from his letters and diaries invite readers to experience Darwin's journey and scientific breakthrough.
David Quammen is an award-winning science, nature and travel writer whose work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic, Harper's, Rolling Stone and the New York Times Book Review. He is a Rhodes Scholar and has also garnered a Guggenheim Fellowship, as well as winning the John Burroughs Medal for nature writing. He has also written several other books.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781402789595 |
| ISBN 10 | 1402789599 |
| Title | On the Origin of Species |
| Author | Charles Darwin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Union Square & Co. |
| Year published | 2011-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 560 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |