1897 A Naturalist's Voyage by Charles Darwin Antique Natural History Book Beagle

1897 A Naturalist's Voyage by Charles Darwin Antique Natural History Book Beagle

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1897 A Naturalist's Voyage by Charles Darwin Antique Natural History Book Beagle

A Naturalist's Voyage. Journal Of Researches Into The Natural History And Geography Of The Countries Visited During The Voyage Of H.M.S. 'Beagle' Round The World, Under The Command Of Capt. Fitz Roy.
By Charles Darwin
Published by John Murray: London 1897
This Copy Presented by "The Incorporated Thames Nautical Training College".

"Charles Robert Darwin (1809 - 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, widely known for his contributions to evolutionary biology. His proposition that all species of life have descended from a common ancestor is now generally accepted and considered a fundamental concept in science. In a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace, he introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding. Darwin has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history and was honoured by burial in Westminster Abbey.

On the Origin of Species (or, more completely, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life) is a work of scientific literature by Charles Darwin that is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology. It was published in 1859. Darwin's book introduced the scientific theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. The book presented a body of evidence that the diversity of life arose by common descent through a branching pattern of evolution. Darwin included evidence that he had collected on the Beagle expedition in the 1830s and his subsequent findings from research, correspondence, and experimentation."

Light wear, minor scuffing and fading to covers and spine as shown. Prize copy with fine leather and gilt binding, presented by The Incorporated Thames Nautical Training College. Some light foxing to endpapers and an old water stain affecting the frontis only as shown. Pages are subtly age toned but otherwise very clean and beautifully presented. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19cm x 13cm x 3cm - 500 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Prize Leather & Gilt Fine Binding, Marbled Text Block, Marbled Endpapers
Region: Europe
Subject: Natural History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear, minor scuffing and fading to covers and spine as shown. Prize copy with fine leather and gilt binding, presented by The Incorporated Thames Nautical Training College. Some light foxing to endpapers and an old water stain affecting the frontis only as shown. Pages are subtly age toned but otherwise very clean and beautifully presented. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: John Murray: London
Year Printed: 1897
Sub-subject: Charles Darwin