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Charles Darwin

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Charles Robert Darwin (1809–1882) was an English naturalist and geologist. His research during the voyage of HMS Beagle and subsequent studies of variation, geology, plants, animals, and human behavior led to his theory of evolution by natural selection, presented most fully in On the Origin of Species. His later works extended evolutionary analysis to human origins, sexual selection, emotions, botany, and earthworm activity.

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Cover of On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life

On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life

Darwin's defining and most influential statement of evolution by natural selection.

Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle

Accessible travel narrative introducing Darwin's observations, fieldwork, and scientific development.

Cover of The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex

The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex

Extends Darwin's evolutionary theory to human origins and sexual selection.

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Voyage of the Beagle

Darwin's published account and related scientific results from the surveying voyage of HMS Beagle.

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    Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle

    Book 1 · travel narrative and scientific memoir · 1839

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The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle

A multi-volume zoological work edited and superintended by Darwin, containing his preface and geological and geographical contributions alongside specialist sections by other naturalists.

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    The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle

    Book 1 · edited scientific monograph · 1838

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Geology of the Voyage of the Beagle

Darwin's three principal geological monographs resulting from the Beagle voyage.

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    The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs

    Book 1 · scientific monograph · 1842

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  2. 2 Cover of Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle
    Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle

    Book 2 · scientific monograph · 1844

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    Geological Observations on South America

    Book 3 · scientific monograph · 1846

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Monographs on the Cirripedia

Darwin's four-part monographic treatment of living and fossil barnacles.

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    A Monograph on the Sub-Class Cirripedia, with Figures of All the Species: The Lepadidae, or Pedunculated Cirripedes

    Book 1 · scientific monograph · 1851

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    A Monograph on the Sub-Class Cirripedia, with Figures of All the Species: The Balanidae, or Sessile Cirripedes, and the Verrucidae

    Book 2 · scientific monograph · 1854

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    A Monograph on the Fossil Lepadidae, or Pedunculated Cirripedes, of Great Britain

    Book 3 · scientific monograph · 1851

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    A Monograph on the Fossil Balanidae and Verrucidae of Great Britain

    Book 4 · scientific monograph · 1854

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Nonfiction (1)
  1. Cover of The Autobiography of Charles Darwin, 1809–1882
    The Autobiography of Charles Darwin, 1809–1882

    memoir · 1887

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Essays and speeches (2)
  1. Extracts from Letters Addressed to Professor Henslow

    pamphlet · 1835

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  2. Questions About the Breeding of Animals

    pamphlet · 1839

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Collaborations (2)
  1. A Letter, Containing Remarks on the Moral State of Tahiti, New Zealand, &c.

    co-authored pamphlet · 1836

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  2. The Power of Movement in Plants

    co-authored botanical monograph · 1880

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Other (11)
  1. Cover of On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life
    On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life

    scientific monograph · 1859

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  2. On the Various Contrivances by Which British and Foreign Orchids Are Fertilised by Insects

    botanical monograph · 1862

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  3. The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication

    scientific monograph · 1868

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  4. Cover of The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex
    The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex

    scientific monograph · 1871

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  5. Cover of The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
    The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals

    scientific monograph · 1872

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  6. Insectivorous Plants

    botanical monograph · 1875

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  7. The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants

    botanical monograph · 1875

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  8. The Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom

    botanical monograph · 1876

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  9. The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species

    botanical monograph · 1877

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  10. To Members of the Down Friendly Club

    ephemera · 1877

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  11. The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms, with Observations on Their Habits

    scientific monograph · 1881

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