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100 1 _aDarwin, Charles,
_d1809-1882
240 1 0 _aOn the origin of species. French
245 1 0 _aDe l'origine des espèces
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-26
508 _aThis Etext was prepared by Ebooks libres et gratuits
520 _a"De l'origine des espèces" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This groundbreaking work explores the concept of evolution, presenting the idea that species are not immutable creations but instead evolved from common ancestors through a process of natural selection and variation. Darwin's theory challenged the prevailing beliefs of his time regarding the origins and classification of living organisms. The opening of the text sets the scene for an extensive exploration of the history of thought surrounding species' origins, highlighting significant earlier theories and contributions made by notable naturalists, such as Lamarck and Buffon. Darwin discusses his motivations for writing the book, emphasizing the culmination of years of research and observation following his voyage on the Beagle. He aims to provide a rigorous and evidence-backed framework for understanding the gradual modifications of species, drawing from examples in both domesticated and wild organisms, and outlining the core principles that will be elaborated upon in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEvolution (Biology)
653 _aNatural selection
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14158
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