1874 Coral Reefs by Charles Darwin 2nd Edition Antiquarian Natural History Book

1874 Coral Reefs by Charles Darwin 2nd Edition Antiquarian Natural History Book

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Coral Reefs by Charles Darwin - 1874 - 2nd Edition Antique Geology Book

The Structure And Distribution Of Coral Reefs

By Charles Darwin

Published by Smith, Elder And Co: London 1874 2nd Edition


"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.

The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs , being the first part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, under the command of Capt. Fitzroy, R.N. during the years 1832 to 1836, was published in 1842 as Charles Darwin's first monograph, and set out his theory of the formation of coral reefs and atolls. He conceived of the idea during the voyage of the Beagle while still in South America, before he had seen a coral island, and wrote it out as HMS Beagle crossed the Pacific Ocean, completing his draft by November 1835. At the time there was great scientific interest in the way that coral reefs formed, and Captain Robert FitzRoy's orders from the Admiralty included the investigation of an atoll as an important scientific aim of the voyage. FitzRoy chose to survey the Keeling Islands in the Indian Ocean. The results supported Darwin's theory that the various types of coral reefs and atolls could be explained by uplift and subsidence of vast areas of the Earth's crust under the oceans"

General wear and light mottled fading to cover and spine as shown. There is a water mark on the front blank endpapers that does not extend elsewhere in the book. Very light/minor foxing to front prelims otherwise a very clean copy. There are no prior ownership marks. Minor edge folds to the 3 folding plates which are all present. A very nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.

Size 19.5cm x 13.5cm x 3cm

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Condition: Good
Binding: Hardcover
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Folding Plates"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Natural History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and light mottled fading to cover and spine as shown. There is a water mark on the front blank endpapers that does not extend elsewhere in the book. Very light/minor foxing to front prelims otherwise a very clean copy. There are no prior ownership marks. Minor edge folds to the 3 folding plates which are all present. A very nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Language: English
Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: Smith, Elder And Co: London
Year Printed: 1874
Sub-subject: Geology