The works of Charles Darwin
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The works of Charles Darwin
W. Pickering, 1986-1989
- v. 1-10
- v. 11-20
- v. 21-29
Note
"The Pickering masters"
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Vol. 11-: advisor, Peter Gautrey
Description and Table of Contents
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v. 1-10 ISBN 9781851960026
Description
First 10 volumes in a 29-volume set which contain all Charles Darwin's published works. Darwin was one of the most influential figures of the 19th century. His work remains a central subject of study in the history of ideas, the history of science, zoology, botany, geology and evolution.
Table of Contents
- Volume 1: Introduction
- "Charles Darwin's diary of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle", edited by Nora Barlow (1933), (464pp, 1 folding plate). Volume 2: "Journal of researches into the geology and natural history of the various countries visited by H.M.S. Beagle" (1839), Part I (256 pp, 1 folding plate). Volume 3: "Journal of researches ..." Part II, (264 pp, 2 folding plates). Volume 4: "The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, under the command of Captain Fitzroy, during the years 1832-1836" (1838-1843), Part I Fossil Mammalia, Part II Mammalia, (336 pp, 32 full page colour plates, 1 folding plate). Volume 5: "The zoology..." Part III Birds, (264 pp, 50 full page colour plates). Volume 6: "The zoology...", Part IV Fish, Part V Reptiles. Volume 7: "The structure and distribution of coral reefs", third edition (1889). Volume 8: "Geological observations on the volcanic islands visited during the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle" (1844, with the "Critical introduction" by J.W. Judd, 1890) (168 pp, 1 folding plate). Volume 9: "Geological observations on South America" (1846, with the "Critical introduction" by J.W. Judd, 1890) (360 pp, 1 large colour, 6 monochrome folding plates). Volume 10: "The foundations of the origin of the species. Two essays written in 1842 and 1844", edited by Francis Darwin (1909), (240 pp).
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v. 11-20 ISBN 9781851960033
Description
Volumes 11 to 20 in a 29-volume set which contain all Charles Darwin's published works. Darwin was one of the most influential figures of the 19th century whose work remains a central subject of study in the history of ideas, the history of science, zoology, botany, geology and evolution.
Table of Contents
Volume 11: "A monograph on the sub-class Cirripedia", (1851), Vol I. Volume 12: "A monograph on the sub-class Cirripedia" (1854) Vol II, Part I. Volume 13: "A monograph on the sub-class Cirripedia" (1854) Vol II, Part II. Volume 14: "A monograph on the fossil Lepadidae" (1851). Volume 15: "On the origin of species", first edition (1859). Volume 16: "On the origin of species", sixth edition (1876). Volume 17: "The various contrivances by which orchids are fertilized by insects", second edition (1877). Volume 18: "The movements and habits of climbing plants", second edition (1882). Volume 19: "The variation of animals and plants under domestication", second edition (1875, Vol I, with Asa Gray's preface, 1868). Volume 20: "The variation of animals and plants . . .", Vol II.
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v. 21-29 ISBN 9781851960040
Description
Volumes 21 to 29 in a 29-volume set which contain all Charles Darwin's published works. Darwin was one of the most influential figures of the 19th century whose work remains a central subject of study in the history of ideas, the history of science, zoology, botany, geology and evolution.
Table of Contents
- Volume 21: "The descent of man, and selection in relation to sex", second edition, with an essay by T.H. Huxley (1877) Vol I. Volume 22: "The descent of man...", Vol II. Volume 23: "The expression of the emotions in man and animals", second edition, edited by Francis Darwin (1890). Volume 24: "Insectivorous plants", second edition, revised by Francis Darwin (1888). Volume 25: "The effects of cross and self fertilization in the vegetable kingdom", second edition (1878). Volume 26: "The different forms of flowers on plants of the same species", second edition with preface by Francis Darwin (1884). Volume 27: "The power of movement in plants" (1880). Volume 28: "The formation of vegetable mould, through the action of worms, with observations on their habits" (1881). Volume 29: "Erasmus Darwin" by Ernst Krause, with a preliminary notice by Charles Darwin (1879)
- "The autobiography of Charles Darwin", edited by Nora Barlow (1958). General index.
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