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Darwin’s Origin of Species: A Biography

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Discover the story behind the greatest scientific theory of the Victorian age. This book is an accessible account of the work that changed forever our knowledge of what it is to be human.

ISBN: 9781843543947

Author: Janet Browne

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Darwin’s Origin of Species: A Biography

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Delve into Charles Darwin’s world with this engaging account of the genesis of his greatest work, On the Origin of Species. Learn about the social norms that created a formidable climate for the publication of this controversial book. Explore the legacy Darwin left behind and learn why On the Origin of Species is arguably the greatest science book ever published.

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Paperback
Publisher: Atlantic Books
174pp

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