02464cam a22003493u 4500 65779 UtSlPG 20260610134522.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02026224 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH Poulton, Edward Bagnall, Sir, 1856-1943 Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The century science series Release date is 2021-07-06 E-text prepared by Fay Dunn, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection" by Sir Edward Bagnall Poulton is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life and contributions of Charles Darwin, focusing especially on his pivotal theory of natural selection and how it reshaped the understanding of evolution. The author aims to convey the greatness of Darwin's legacy while drawing connections to his life experiences and the development of his groundbreaking ideas. At the start of the text, the introduction establishes the framework for the exploration of Darwin's life and significance. Poulton expresses gratitude to various individuals who assisted in the research and presentation of Darwin's contributions. He outlines that the work draws heavily from "Life and Letters," and illustrates Darwin's qualities that contributed to his scientific achievements, particularly a balance between imagination and observation. The opening discusses the importance of childhood experiences, achievements in education, friendships, and key influences that shaped Darwin's scientific mindset, hinting at the detailed journey through his life that will follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Natural selection Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 The century science series https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65779 106601 106601