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Publishing of On The Origin of Species
On this date, Charles Darwin published "On The Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection, or The Preservation of Favoured Races in The Struggle for Life". This book introduced the scientific theory that populations evolve over the course of Generations through the process of Natural Selection. -
Publishing of The Descent of Man
On this date, Charles Darwin Published The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex. This book applied the theory of natural selection introduced in The Origin of Species, through the process of of sexual selection, and looked at how intellect and moral capabilities influenced the choosing of sexual partners. -
Publishing of The Expression of The Emotions
On this date, Charles Darwin published his third major work of evolutionary theory, The Expressions of The Emotions in Man and Animals. This is the final text in his "Evolutionary cycle of Writing". In this illustration heavy book, he researches the connection between man and animal, and the similarities of how man and animal express their emotions, "Animal Ancestry" as he called it. -
Publishing of Insectivorous Plants
On this date, Charles Darwin published one of his final books, "Insectivorous Plants". While Research for this work began in 1860, it wasn't published until 15 years later. In this book, he studied the features of insectivorous plants that allowed them to survive harsh environments. -
Publishing of The Formation of Vegetable Mould
On this date, Charles Darwin published his final book, "The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through The Action of Worms". In this book, he explored earthworm ecology and behavior. Charles Darwin died of heart disease less than a year later.
