The Origin of Species - by Charles Darwin (eBookPDF)
At the time of its publication, the idea of evolution
was in full swing, albeit in opposition to the Church, which was influential in
the establishment of science in England Despite this opposition, On the Origin
of Species became instantly popular, thanks to the accessibility of Darwin’s
writings to all readers It was a deliberate decision There was a slight delay
in the publication of the book, originally planned for 1839, with theories
suggesting that Darwin's fear of religious persecution was the cause but most
likely the delay was mainly due to his dedication to ensure precision and rigor
its work.
Interestingly, in 1855 Alfred Russell Wallace published a
paper discussing palaeontology that was remarkably similar to the ideas put
forward by Darwin in his book.
Within just two decades of On the “Origin of Species”
appearing on the shelves, the idea of evolution was widely accepted as a
central scientific theory and as a result the term "Darwinism" moved
into English to describe a variety of theories described in the book.
The book itself is 201,497 words and has 297 pages in the
PDF. Originally published in 1859, the text given here is from the 6th edition,
first published in 1872.
In conclusion, Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species
stands as a landmark work that forever changed our understanding of species and
evolution. His strong argument for evolution through natural selection met
resistance from religious authorities but was ultimately successful, reshaping
the scientific landscape and launching modern evolutionary biology. When Darwin
made his work widely accessible, he made sure that the theories of change he
presented went well beyond the realm of the scientific community, leaving an enduring impact on humanity's perception of its
place in the natural world.


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