On the origin of species / Charles Darwin ; David Quammen, general editor.
| Author/creator | Darwin, Charles |
| Other author | Quammen, David, 1948- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Illustrated ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Sterling, ©2008. |
| Description | xii, 544 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 27 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Supplemental Content | Additional Information at Google Books |
| Supplemental Content | http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1012/2008006902-d.html |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Origin of species |
| Contents | Variation under domestication -- Variation under nature -- Struggle for existence -- Natural selection -- Laws of variation -- Difficulties on theory -- Instinct -- Hybridism -- On the imperfection of the geological record -- On the geological succession of organic beings -- Geographical distribution -- Geographical distribution-continued -- Mutual affinities of organic beings: morphology: embryology: rudimentary organs -- Recapitulation and conclusion. |
| Abstract | Reintroduces the author's work about the theory of evolution with over three hundred fifty illustrations and photographs, accompanied by excerpts from his diaries, letters, and other writings. |
| General note | "This illustrated edition celebrates the 150th anniversary of the first publication"--Back of jacket. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction. |
| LCCN | 2008006902 |
| ISBN | 9781402756399 |
| ISBN | 1402756399 |
| ISBN | 9781402789595 |
| ISBN | 1402789599 |
| Stock number | a lrf |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QH365 .O2 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |