Charles Darwin's Life with Birds PDF Download

Author: Clifford B. Frith
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190240237
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 521

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Focuses exclusively on Darwin the ornithologist, not on biographical aspects of Darwin's life.

Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 9780814717905
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Charles Robert Darwin (1809–1882) has been widely recognized since his own time as one of the most influential writers in the history of Western thought. His books were widely read by specialists and the general public, and his influence had been extended by almost continuous public debate over the past 150 years. New York University Press's new paperback edition makes it possible to review Darwin's public literary output as a whole, plus his scientific journal articles, his private notebooks, and his correspondence. This is complete edition contains all of Darwin's published books, featuring definitive texts recording original pagination with Darwin's indexes retained. The set also features a general introduction and index, and introductions to each volume.

Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521348072
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 710

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An original, unpublished manuscript written before the Origin of Species which contains the references to journal articles and books that Darwin used in formulating his controversial ideas. This volume has been edited and annotated and includes a cross-indexing to the Origin.

Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781540374790
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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Charles Darwin (1809-1882), English naturalist and writer, best known as the originator of the theory of biological evolution by natural selection. "Nature Stories from Darwin" is a 1912 compilation of true stories of animal behavior taken from among all of Darwin's various publications. In describing an observation of monkey behavior Darwin writes: "A monkey was given lumps of sugar done up in paper. He lost no time in unwrapping the package and appropriating the contents. A practical joke was played on this monkey. A live wasp was put inside the paper with the sugar. In his haste to get at the contents the monkey was stung. After that experience Mr. Monkey grew cautious, and placed each wrapped package to his ear to detect the presence of any undesirable insect inside. In this way he avoided being the victim of the same joke twice." A nature story from Darwin has behind it the guarantee of absolute reliability. The stories which he used to illustrate his investigations, contain none of the element of unwarranted exaggeration employed by the "nature fakirs." CONTENTS: BIOGRAPHICAL INTRODUCTION SAMPLES OF MONKEY WISDOM SOME MEMORY TESTS A CRAB THAT EATS COCOANUTS A CASE OF CAUSE AND EFFECT SLAVE-HOLDING ANTS ANTS THAT KEEP A DAIRY CASES OF BIRD VANITY A HEROIC BABOON BIRD BOWER BUILDERS AN AQUATIC BALLOON THE CONQUEST OF THE CORAL THE PORCUPINES' WARNING QUILLS THE DOG WITH THE HOTHOUSE FACE A MATTER OF MEMORY. DO ANIMALS DREAM? THE POT WOULD NOT COOK. A SEA-ISLAND LIZARD POLLY THE FOX-TERRIER. THE TRICKY CUCKOO. BIRD PROUD OF HIS BEAUTY. WOOING OF THE KATY-DID. JEALOUS BIRD SINGERS. THE EAGLE AND THE MONKEY. THE SINGER AND HIS SONG. A SEAL WITH A HOOD. MONKEYS AND DRINK. A CASE OF RACE PREJUDICE. THE MAGPIE MARRIAGE. INTEREST AND KINDNESS OF BIRDS. BIRDS ATTRACTED TO THE BEAUTIFUL. ANIMALS AS LEARNERS. BIRDS WITH SPRING SUITS. CASES OF SURPRISE AND CURIOSITY. A SMART SEA GULL. A MONKEY SAVED HIS FRIEND. SLEEPING PLANTS THE VALUE OF ATTENTION MOTHERLY MONKEYS ARTISTIC BEES

Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504064615
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1085

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These three major works by the father of evolutionary theory encompass his life, journey through the Galapagos, and landmark work on natural selection. On the Origin of Species: In one of the most important contributions to scientific knowledge, Charles Darwin puts forth the theory that species evolve over time through the process of natural selection. Drawn from extensive research performed on various creatures living in the Galápagos Islands, his research suggests that “one species does change into another”—a revolutionary notion that has shaped much of modern biology. The Autobiography of Charles Darwin: Darwin wrote his autobiography as a family document in 1876. When it was originally published posthumously, certain portions were considered too personal or controversial and were removed. This edition restores those passages, shedding light on the women in Darwin’s life and his evolving views on religion. It also includes previously unpublished notes and letters on family matters, as well as Darwin’s dispute with Samuel Butler. The Voyage of the Beagle: From volcanoes in the Galápagos to the coral reefs of Australia, this travelogue documents the young naturalist’s historic, years-long journey at sea. Darwin’s observations of the people, places, and events he experienced make for compelling reading and offer a fascinating window into the intellectual development of his ideas about natural selection.

Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: LA CASE Books
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 100

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The Autobiography of Charles Darwin is an autobiography by the English naturalist Charles Darwin. Darwin wrote the text, which he entitled Recollections of the Development of my Mind and Character, for his family. He states that he started writing it on about May 28, 1876 and had finished it by August 3. The text was published in 1887 (five years after Darwin's death) by John Murray as part of The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, including an autobiographical chapter. The text printed in Life and Letters was edited by Darwin's son Francis Darwin, who removed several passages about Darwin's critical views of God and Christianity.

Author: Charles Frederick Holder
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 374

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Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775415368
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 69

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Charles Darwin is the English naturalist whose work laid the foundation for evolutionary biology and theory. Darwin wrote his autobiography under the title Recollections of the Development of my Mind and Character in 1876. He wrote it for his family, but his son edited and published the autobiography five years after Darwin's death in 1882, removing some of the critical passages about God and Christianity.

Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 191063090X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 9898

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One of the most influential scientists of world history, the naturalist Charles Darwin gained widespread fame and notoriety with the 1859 publication of ‘On the Origin of Species’. At first shocking his Victorian readers by suggesting that animals and humans shared a common ancestry, Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection became the foundation of modern evolutionary studies. For the first time in publishing history, this comprehensive eBook presents Darwin’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Darwin’s life and works * New introductions, specially written for this collection, by Professor Kenneth Richard Seddon, OBE (QUILL, The Queen’s University of Belfast) * ALL of Darwin’s published books, with individual contents tables * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the books * Famous works are fully illustrated with their original drawings and diagrams * Multiple editions for the same books, including three editions for the groundbreaking ‘On the Origin of Species’: first, second and definitive sixth edition * Includes Darwin’s letters and autobiographies - spend hours exploring the scientist’s personal correspondence * Special criticism section, with 11 essays evaluating Darwin’s contribution to science * Features Bettany’s seminal biography - discover Darwin’s life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Books INTRODUCTION TO ‘THE ZOOLOGY OF THE VOYAGE OF H.M.S. BEAGLE’ THE JOURNAL OF RESEARCHES THE STRUCTURE AND DISTRIBUTION OF CORAL REEFS GEOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON THE VOLCANIC ISLANDS VISITED DURING THE VOYAGE OF H.M.S. BEAGLE GEOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON SOUTH AMERICA A MONOGRAPH OF THE SUB-CLASS CIRRIPEDIA A MONOGRAPH OF THE FOSSIL LEPADIDAE ON THE TENDENCY OF SPECIES TO FORM VARIETIES; AND ON THE PERPETUATION OF VARIETIES AND SPECIES BY NATURAL MEANS OF SELECTION ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES BY MEANS OF NATURAL SELECTION ON THE VARIOUS CONTRIVANCES BY WHICH BRITISH AND FOREIGN ORCHIDS ARE FERTILISED BY INSECTS ON THE MOVEMENTS AND HABITS OF CLIMBING PLANTS THE VARIATION OF ANIMALS AND PLANTS UNDER DOMESTICATION THE DESCENT OF MAN, AND SELECTION IN RELATION TO SEX THE EXPRESSION OF THE EMOTIONS IN MAN AND ANIMALS INSECTIVOROUS PLANTS THE EFFECTS OF CROSS AND SELF FERTILISATION IN THE VEGETABLE KINGDOM THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF FLOWERS ON PLANTS OF THE SAME SPECIES ERASMUS DARWIN THE POWER OF MOVEMENT IN PLANTS THE FORMATION OF VEGETABLE MOULD, THROUGH THE ACTION OF WORMS THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES Pamphlets, Essays and Other Short Pieces QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BREEDING OF ANIMALS GEOLOGY: A MANUAL OF SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY RECOLLECTIONS OF PROFESSOR HENSLOW, IN JENYNS, MEMOIR OF THE REV. JOHN STEVENS HENSLOW QUERIES ABOUT EXPRESSION REPORT OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE PRACTICE OF SUBJECTING LIVE ANIMALS TO EXPERIMENTS FOR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF AN INFANT MIND IN WEISMANN, STUDIES IN THE THEORY OF DESCENT ESSAY ON INSTINCT INHERITANCE The Letters THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF CHARLES DARWIN MORE LETTERS OF CHARLES DARWIN The Autobiographies DARWIN: HIS LIFE TOLD IN AN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL CHAPTER THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF CHARLES DARWIN The Criticism ON THE RECEPTION OF THE ‘ORIGIN OF SPECIES’ by Thomas Henry Huxley DARWIN ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES by Samuel Butler DARWIN AMONG THE MACHINES by Samuel Butler AN ESTIMATE OF DARWIN by Asa Gray DARWINISM IN THE THEORY OF SOCIAL EVOLUTION by Franklin H. Giddings GLIMPSES AT DARWIN’S WORKING LIFE by William H. Larrabee THE DARWIN CELEBRATION AT CAMBRIDGE by T. D. A. Cockerell SPENCER AND DARWIN by Grant Allen THE WORLD OF LIFE AS VISUALIZED AND INTERPRETED BY DARWINISM by Alfred Russel Wallace CANON WILBERFORCE ON DARWIN OBITUARY NOTICE OF CHARLES ROBERT DARWIN by John Hutton Balfour The Biography LIFE OF CHARLES DARWIN by G. T. Bettany Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 418

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