Climbing Plants by Charles Darwin - 1888 - Antique Natural History Book

Climbing Plants by Charles Darwin - 1888 - Antique Natural History Book

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Climbing Plants by Charles Darwin - 1888 - Antique Natural History Book

The Movements And Habits Of Climbing Plants
By Charles Darwin
1st Edition Fourth Thousand
Published by John Murray: London 1888

"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."

Minor wear to covers as shown. Ex Ballarat Ironworkers & Polytechnic Institute copy with plate to front inside paste down. Pages are very clean, crisp and bright with only the odd age spot. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.

Size 19.5cm x 14cm x 2cm

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Ex-Library", "Illustrated"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Natural History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Minor wear to covers as shown. Ex Ballarat Ironworkers & Polytechnic Institute copy with plate to front inside paste down. Pages are very clean, crisp and bright with only the odd age spot. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Language: English
Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: John Murray: London
Year Printed: 1888
Sub-subject: Charles Darwin