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Charles Darwin - Complete Works of Charles Darwin.
Main Table of Contents.
The Books.
The Structure And Distribution Of Coral Reefs. (1842)
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Coral Reefs Table of Contents.
Critical Introduction.
Introduction.
Chapter I. Atolls Or Lagoon-Islands.
Section 1.I. Keeling Atoll.
Section 1.II. General Description Of Atolls.
Section 1.III. Atolls Of The Maldiva Archipelago—Great Chagos Bank.
Chapter II. Barrier Reefs.
Barrier Reefs.
Chapter III. Fringing or Shore Reefs.
Fringing Or Shore-Reefs.
Chapter IV. On The Distribution And Growth Of Coral-Reefs.
Chapter 4. On The Distribution And Growth Of Coral-Reefs.
Section 4.I. On The Distribution Of Coral-Reefs, And On The Conditions Favourable To Their Increase.
Section 4.II. On The Rate Of Growth Of Coral-Reefs.
Section 4.III. On The Depths At Which Reef-Building Polypifers Can Live.
Chapter V. Theory Of The Formation Of The Different Classes Of Coral-Reefs.
Theory Of The Formation Of The Different Classes Of Coral-Reefs.
Chapter VI. On The Distribution Of Coral-Reefs With Reference To The Theory Of Their Formation.
On The Distribution Of Coral-Reefs With Reference To The Theory Of Their Formation.
Appendix.
Geological Observations On Volcanic Islands. (1844)
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Volcanic Islands Table of Contents.
Editorial Note.
Critical Introduction.
Chapter I. St. Jago, In The Cape De Verde Archipelago.
Chapter II. Fernando Noronha; Terceira; Tahiti, Etc.
Chapter III. Ascension.
Chapter IV. St. Helena.
Chapter V. Galapagos Archipelago.
Chapter VI. Trachyte And Basalt.—Distribution Of Volcanic Isles.
Chapter VII. Australia; New Zealand; Cape Of Good Hope.
Index To Volcanic Islands.
Geological Observations on South America. (1846)
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Geological Observations on South America Table of Contents.
Editorial Note.
Critical Introduction.
Chapter I. On The Elevation Of The Eastern Coast Of South America.
Chapter II. On The Elevation Of The Western Coast Of South America.
Chapter III. On The Plains And Valleys Of Chile:—Saliferous Superficial Deposits.
Chapter IV. On The Formations Of The Pampas.
Chapter V. On The Older Tertiary Formations Of Patagonia And Chile.
Chapter VI. Plutonic And Metamorphic Rocks:—Cleavage And Foliation.
Chapter VII. Central Chile:—Structure Of The Cordillera.
Chapter VIII. Northern Chile. Conclusion.
Appendix.
Journal of Researches Vol 1&2
Voyages Of The Adventure And Beagle. Vol. I - First Expedition (1826-1836)
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Voyages Of The Adventure And Beagle. Vol. I - First Expedition (1826-1836) Table of Contents.
Dedication.
Preface.
Introduction.
Chapter I.
Chapter II.
Chapter III.
Chapter IV.
Chapter V.
Chapter VI.
Chapter VII.
Chapter VIII.
Chapter IX.
Chapter X.
Chapter XI.
Chapter XII.
Chapter XIII.
Chapter XIV.
Chapter XV.
Chapter XVI.
Chapter XVII.
Chapter XVIII.
Chapter XIX.
Chapter XX.
Chapter XXI.
Chapter XXII.
Chapter XXIII.
Chapter XXIV.
Appendix.
Note 1.
Note 2.
Note 3.
Voyages Of The Adventure And Beagle. Vol. II - Second Expedition (1831-1836)
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Voyages Of The Adventure And Beagle. Vol. II - Second Expedition (1831-1836) Table of Contents.
Chapter I.
Chapter II.
Chapter III.
Chapter IV.
Chapter V.
Chapter VI.
Chapter VII.
Chapter VIII.
Chapter IX.
Chapter X.
Chapter XI.
Chapter XII.
Chapter XIII.
Chapter XIV.
Chapter XV.
Chapter XVI.
Chapter XVII.
Chapter XVIII.
Chapter XIX.
Chapter XX.
Chapter XXI.
Chapter XXII.
Chapter XXIII.
Chapter XXIV.
Chapter XXV.
Chapter XXVI.
Chapter XXVII.
Chapter XXVIII.
Note.
Appendix.
A Monograph of The Sub-Class Cirripedia. (1851)
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A Monograph of The Sub-Class Cirripedia Table of Contents.
Preface.
Introduction.
Class—Crustacea. Sub-Class—Cirripedia.
Genus—LEPAS.
PÆCILASMA. Nov. Genus.
Genus—DICHELASPIS.
OXYNASPIS. Gen. Nov.
Genus—CONCHODERMA.
Genus—ALEPAS.
ANELASMA. Gen. Nov.
Genus—IBLA.
Genus—SCALPELLUM.
Genus—POLLICIPES.
Genus—LITHOTRYA.
Explanation Of The Plates.
Tab I.
Tab II.
Tab III.
Tab IV.
Tab V.
Plate I.
Plate II.
Plate III.
Plate IV.
Plate V.
Plate VI.
Plate VII.
Plate VIII.
Plate IX.
Plate X.
A Monograph Of The Fossil Lepadidae. (1851)
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A Monograph Of The Fossil Lepadidae Table of Contents.
Preface.
Introduction.
Class—Crustacea. Sub-Class—Cirripedia.
Genus—SCALPELLUM.
Genus—POLLICIPES.
Genus—LORICULA.
Tab. I.
Tab II.
Tab III.
Tab IV.
Tab V.
A Monograph On The Fossil Balanidæ And Verrucidæ. (1854)
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A Monograph On The Fossil Balanidæ And Verrucidæ Table of Contents.
Preface.
Introduction.
Sub-Class—Cirripedia. Order—Thoracica.
Genus—BALANUS, Auct.
Sub-Genus—ACASTA.
Genus—PYRGOMA.
Genus—CORONULA.
Family—VERRUCIDÆ.
Genus—VERRUCA.
Tab. I.
Tab. II.
On The Tendency Of Species To Form Varieties; And On The Perpetuation Of Varieties And Species By Natural Means Of Selection. (1858)
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. 1st Edition (1859)
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On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. 1st Edition Table of Contents.
Introduction.
Chapter I. Variation Under Domestication.
Chapter II. Variation Under Nature.
Chapter III. Struggle For Existence.
Chapter IV. Natural Selection.
Chapter V. Laws Of Variation.
Chapter VI. Difficulties On Theory.
Chapter VII. Instinct.
Chapter VIII Hybridism.
Chapter IX. On The Imperfection Of The Geological Record.
Chapter X. On The Geological Succession Of Organic Beings.
Chapter XI. Geographical Distribution.
Chapter XII. Geographical Distribution—Continued.
Chapter XIII. Mutual Affinities Of Organic Beings: Morphology: Embryology: Rudimentary Organs.
Chatper XIV. Recapitulation And Conclusion.
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. 3rd Edition (1861)
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On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. 3rd Edition Table of Contents.
Postscript.
Introduction.
Chapter I. Variation Under Domestication.
Chapter II. Variation Under Nature.
Chapter III. Struggle For Existence.
Chapter IV. Natural Selection.
Chapter V. Laws Of Variation.
Chapter VI. Difficulties On Theory.
Chapter VII. Instinct.
Chapter VIII. Hybridism.
Chapter IX. On The Imperfection Of The Geological Record.
Chapter X. On The Geological Succession Of Organic Beings.
Chapter XI. Geographical Distribution.
Chapter XII. Geographical Distribution—Continued.
Chapter XIII. Mutual Affinities Of Organic Beings: Morphology: Embryology: Rudimentary Organs.
Chapter XIV. Recapitulation And Conclusion.
On The Various Contrivances By Which British And Foreign Orchids Are Fertilised By Insects. (1862)
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On The Fertilisation Of Orchids By Insects Table Of Contents.
Introduction.
Chapter I.
Chapter II.
Chapter III.
Chapter IV.
Chapter V.
Chapter VI.
Chapter VII.
The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication — Vol 1&2. (1868)
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The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication Table of Contents.
Volume 1.
Introduction.
Chapter I. Domestic Dogs And Cats.
Chapter II. Horses And Asses.
Chapter III. Pigs—Cattle—Sheep—Goats.
Chapter IV. Domestic Rabbits.
Chapter V. Domestic Pigeons.
Chapter VI. Pigeons—Continued.
Chapter VII. Fowls.
Chapter VIII. Ducks—Goose—Peacock—Turkey—Guinea-Fowl—Canary-Bird—Gold-Fish—Hive-Bees—Silk-Moths.
Chapter IX. Cultivated Plants: Cereal And Culinary Plants.
Chapter X. Plants Continued—Fruits—Ornamental Trees—Flowers.
Chapter XI. On Bud-Variation, And On Certain Anomalous Modes Of Reproduction And Variation.
Note 1.
Volume 2.
Chapter XII. Inheritance.
Chapter XIII. Inheritance Continued—Reversion Or Atavism.
Chapter XIV. Inheritance Continued—Fixedness Of Character—Prepotency—Sexual Limitation—Correspondence Of Age.
Chapter XV. On Crossing.
Chapter XVI. Causes Which Interfere With The Free Crossing Of Varieties—Influence Of Domestication On Fertility.
Chapter XVII. On The Good Effects Of Crossing, And On The Evil Effects Of Close Interbreeding.
Chapter XVIII. On The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Changed Conditions Of Life: Sterility From Various Causes.
Chapter XIX. Summary Of The Four Last Chapters, With Remarks On Hybridism.
Chapter XX. Selection By Man.
Chapter XXI. Selection, Continued.
Chapter XXII. Causes Of Variability.
Chapter XXIII. Direct And Definite Action Of The External Conditions Of Life.
Chapter XXIV. Laws Of Variation—Use And Disuse, Etc.
Chapter XXV. Laws Of Variation, Continued—Correlated Variability.
Chapter XXVI. Laws Of Variation, Continued—Summary.
Chapter XXVII. Provisional Hypothesis Of Pangenesis.
Chapter XXVIII. Concluding Remarks.
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. 6th Edition (1872)
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On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. 6th Edition Table of Contents.
Postscript.
Introduction.
Chapter I. Variation Under Domestication.
Chapter II. Variation Under Nature.
Chapter III. Struggle For Existence.
Chapter IV. Natural Selection; Or The Survival Of The Fittest.
Chapter V. Laws Of Variation.
Chapter VI. Difficulties Of The Theory.
Chapter VII. Miscellaneous Objections To The Theory Of Natural Selection.
Chapter VIII. Instinct.
Chapter IX. Hybridism.
Chapter X. On The Imperfection Of The Geological Record.
Chapter XI. On The Geological Succession Of Organic Beings.
Chapter XII. Geographical Distribution.
Chapter XIII. Geographical Distribution — Continued.
Chapter XIV. Mutual Affinities Of Organic Beings: Morphology: Embryology: Rudimentary Organs.
Chapter XV. Recapitulation And Conclusion.
Glossary.
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals. (1872)
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The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals Table of Contents
Introduction.
Chapter I. General Principles Of Expression.
Chapter II. General Principles Of Expression—Continued.
Chapter III. General Principles Of Expression—Concluded.
Chapter IV. Means Of Expression In Animals.
Chapter V. Special Expressions Of Animals.
Chapter VI. Special Expressions Of Man: Suffering And Weeping.
Chapter VII. Low Spirits, Anxiety, Grief, Dejection, Despair.
Chapter VIII. Joy, High Spirits, Love, Tender Feelings, Devotion.
Chapter IX. Reflection—Meditation-Ill-Temper—Sulkiness—Determination.
Chapter X. Hatred And Anger.
Chapter XI. Disdain—Contempt—Disgust-Guilt—Pride, Etc.—Helplessness—Patience—Affirmation And Negation.
Chapter XII. Surprise—Astonishment—Fear—Horror.
Chapter XIII. Self-Attention—Shame—Shyness—Modesty: Blushing.
Chapter XIV. Concluding Remarks And Summary.
The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex. (1874)
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The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex Table of Contents.
Preface To The Second Edition.
Introduction.
Part 1. The Descent Or Origin Of Man.
Chapter I. The Evidence Of The Descent Of Man From Some Lower Form.
Chapter II. On The Manner Of Development Of Man From Some Lower Form.
Chapter III. Comparison Of The Mental Powers Of Man And The Lower Animals.
Chapter IV. Comparison Of The Mental Powers Of Man And The Lower Animals—Continued.
Chapter V. On The Development Of The Intellectual And Moral Faculties During Primeval And Civilised Times.
Chapter VI. On The Affinities And Genealogy Of Man.
Chapter VII. On The Races Of Man.
Part 2. Sexual Selection.
Chapter VIII. Principles Of Sexual Selection.
Chapter IX. Secondary Sexual Characters In The Lower Classes Of The Animal Kingdom.
Chapter X. Secondary Sexual Characters Of Insects.
Chapter XI. Insects, Continued. Order Lepidoptera. (Butterflies And Moths.)
Chapter XII. Secondary Sexual Characters Of Fishes, Amphibians, And Reptiles.
Chapter XIII. Secondary Sexual Characters Of Birds.
Chapter XIV. Birds—Continued.
Chapter XV. Birds—Continued.
Chapter XVI. Birds—Concluded.
Chapter XVII. Secondary Sexual Characters Of Mammals.
Chapter XVIII. Secondary Sexual Characters Of Mammals—Continued.
Part 3. Sexual Selection In Relation To Man, And Conclusion.
Chapter XIX. Secondary Sexual Characters Of Man.
Chapter XX. Secondary Sexual Characters Of Man—Continued.
Chapter XXI. General Summary And Conclusion.
Supplemental Note. On Sexual Selection In Relation To Monkeys.
Index.
Insectivorous Plants. (1875)
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Insectivorous Plants Table of Contents.
Chapter I. Drosera Rotundifolia, Or The Common Sun-Dew.
Chapter II. The Movements Of The Tentacles From The Contact Of Solid Bodies.
Chapter III. Aggregation Of The Protoplasm Within The Cells Of The Tentacles.
Chapter IV. The Effects Of Heat On The Leaves.
Chapter V. The Effects Of Non-Nitrogenous And Nitrogenous Organic Fluids On The Leaves.
Chapter VI. The Digestive Power Of The Secretion Of Drosera.
Chapter VII. The Effects Of Salts Of Ammonia.
Chapter VIII. The Effects Of Various Other Salts And Acids On The Leaves.
Chapter IX. The Effects Of Certain Alkaloid Poisons, Other Substances And Vapours.
Chapter X. On The Sensitiveness Of The Leaves, And On The Lines Of Transmission Of The Motor Impulse.
Chapter XI. Recapitulation Of The Chief Observations On Drosera Rotundifolia.
Chapter XII. On The Structure And Movements Of Some Other Species Of Drosera.
Chapter XIII. Dionaea Muscipula.
Chapter XIV. Aldrovanda Vesiculosa.
Chapter XV. Drosophyllum—Roridula—Byblis—Glandular Hairs Of Other Plants— Concluding Remarks On The Droseraceae.
Chapter XVI. Pinguicula.
Chapter XVII. Utricularia.
Chapter XVIII. Utricularia (Continued).
The Effects of Cross & Self-Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom. (1876)
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The Effects of Cross & Self-Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom Table of Contents.
Chapter I. Introductory Remarks.
Chapter II. Convolvulaceae.
Chapter III. Scrophulariaceae, Gesneriaceae, Labiatae, Etc.
Chapter IV. Cruciferae, Papaveraceae, Resedaceae, Etc.
Chapter V. Geraniaceae, Leguminosae, Onagraceae, Etc.
Chapter VI. Solanaceae, Primulaceae, Polygoneae, Etc.
Chapter VII. Summary Of The Heights And Weights Of The Crossed And Self-Fertilised Plants.
Chapter VIII. Difference Between Crossed And Self-Fertilised Plants In Constitutional Vigour And In Other Respects.
Chapter IX. The Effects Of Cross-Fertilisation And Self-Fertilisation On The Production Of Seeds.
Chapter X. Means Of Fertilisation.
Chapter XI. The Habits Of Insects In Relation To The Fertilisation Of Flowers.
Chapter XII. General Results.
Index.
The Different Forms Of Flowers On Plants Of The Same Species. (1877)
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The Different Forms Of Flowers On Plants Of The Same Species Table of Contents.
Introduction.
Chapter I. Heterostyled Dimorphic Plants:Primulaceae.
Chapter II. Hybrid Primulas.
Chapter III. Heterostyled Dimorphic Plants—Continued.
Chapter IV. Heterostyled Trimorphic Plants.
Chapter V. Illegitimate Offspring Of Heterostyled Plants.
Chapter VI. Concluding Remarks On Heterostyled Plants.
Chapter VII. Polygamous, Dioecious, And Gyno-Dioecious Plants.
Chapter VIII. Cleistogamic Flowers.
The Power of Movement in Plants. (1880)
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The Power of Movement in Plants Table of Contents.
Introduction.
Chapter I. The Circumnutating Movements Of Seedling Plants.
Chapter II. General Considerations On The Movements And Growth Of Seedling Plants.
Chapter III. Sensitiveness Of The Apex Of The Radicle To Contact And To Other Irritants.
Chapter IV. The Circumnutating Movements Of The Several Parts Of Mature Plants.
Chapter V. Modified Circumnutation: Climbing Plants; Epinastic And Hyponastic Movements.
Chapter VI. Modified Circumnutation: Sleep Or Nyctitropic Movements, Their Use: Sleep Of Cotyledons.
Chapter VII. Modified Circumnutation: Nyctitropic Or Sleep Movements Of Leaves.
Chapter VIII. Modified Circumnutation: Movements Excited By Light.
Chapter IX. Sensitiveness Of Plants To Light: Its Transmitted Effects.
Chapter X. Modified Circumnutation: Movements Excited By Gravitation.
Chapter XI. Localised Sensitiveness To Gravitation, And Its Transmitted Effects.
Chapter XII. Summary And Concluding Remarks.
The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms / With Observations on Their Habits. (1881)
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The Formation of Vegetable Mould Table of Contents.
Introduction.
Chapter I. Habits Of Worms.
Chapter II. Habits Of Worms—Continued.
Chapter III. The Amount Of Fine Earth Brought Up By Worms To The Surface.
Chapter IV. The Part Which Worms Have Played In The Burial Of Ancient Buildings.
Chapter V. The Action Of Worms In The Denudation Of The Land.
Chapter VI. The Denudation Of The Land—Continued.
Chapter VII. Conclusion.
The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants. (1882)
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The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants Table of Contents.
Preface.
Chapter I. Twining Plants.
Chapter II. Leaf-Climbers.
Chapter III. Tendril-Bearers.
Chapter IV. Tendril-Bearers—(Continued).
Chapter V. Hook And Root-Climbers.—Concluding Remarks.
Appendix A.
The Voyage of the Beagle. Journal Of Researches Into The Natural History & Geology Of The Countries Visited During The Voyage Round The World Of H.M.S. 'Beagle' (1890)
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The Voyage of the Beagle Table of Contents.
Preface.
Chapter I. St. Jago—Cape De Verd Islands.
Chapter II. Rio De Janeiro.
Chapter III. Maldonado.
Chapter IV. Rio Negro To Bahia Blanca.
Chapter V. Bahia Blanca.
Chapter VI. Bahia Blanca To Buenos Ayres.
Chapter VII. Buenos Ayres And St. Fe.
Chapter VIII. Banda Oriental And Patagonia.
Chapter IX. Santa Cruz, Patagonia, And The Falkland Islands.
Chapter X. Tierra Del Fuego.
Chapter XI. Strait Of Magellan.—Climate Of The Southern Coasts.
Chapter XII. Central Chile.
Chapter XIII. Chiloe And Chonos Islands.
Chapter XIV. Chiloe And Concepcion: Great Earthquake.
Chapter XV. Passage Of The Cordillera.
Chapter XVI. Northern Chile And Peru.
Chapter XVII. Galapagos Archipelago.
Chapter XVIII. Tahiti And New Zealand.
Chapter XIX. Australia.
Chapter XX. Keeling Island:—Coral Formations.
Chapter XXI. Mauritius To England.
The Letters.
Life and Letters of Charles Darwin. Vol1&2 Including An Autobiographical Chapter Edited By His Son Francis Darwin.
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Life and Letters of Charles Darwin Table of Contents.
Volume 1.
Preface.
Chapter 1.I. — The Darwin Family.
Chapter 1.II. — Autobiography.
Chapter 1.III. — Reminiscences Of My Father's Everyday Life.
Chapter 1.IV. — Cambridge Life.
Chapter 1.V. — The Appointment To The 'Beagle.'
Chapter 1.VI. — The Voyage.
Chapter 1.VII. — London And Cambridge.
Chapter 1.VIII. — Religion.
Chapter 1.IX. — Life At Down.
Chapter 1.X. — The Growth Of The 'Origin Of Species.'
Chapter 1.XI. — The Growth Of The 'Origin Of Species.'
Chapter 1.XII. — The Unfinished Book.
Chapter 1. XIII. — The Writing Of The 'Origin Of Species.'
Chapter 1.XIV. — By Professor Huxley.
Volume 2.
Transcript Of A Facsimile Of A Page From A Note-Book Of 1837.
Chapter 2.I. — The Publication Of The 'Origin Of Species.'
Chapter 2.II. — The 'Origin Of Species' (Continued).
Chapter 2.III. — Spread Of Evolution.
Chapter 2.IV. — The Spread Of Evolution.
Chapter 2.V. — The Publication Of The 'Variation Of Animals And Plants Under Domestication.'
Chapter 2.VI. — Work On 'Man.'
Chapter 2.VII. — Publication Of The 'Descent Of Man.'
Chapter 2.VIII. — Miscellanea.
Chapter 2.IX. — Miscellanea (Continued)
Chapter 2.X. — Fertilisation Of Flowers.
Chapter 2.XI. — The 'Effects Of Cross- And Self-Fertilisation In The Vegetable Kingdom.'
Chapter 2.XII. — 'Different Forms Of Flowers On Plants Of The Same Species.'
Chapter 2.XIII. — Climbing And Insectivorous Plants.
Chapter 2.XIV. — The 'Power Of Movement In Plants.'
Chapter 2.XV. — Miscellaneous Botanical Letters.
Chapter 2.XVI. — Conclusion.
Appendix I.
Appendix II.
Notes Upon The Rhea Americana. Zoology Society Proc., Part V. 1837.
Notes on the Effects produced by the Ancient Glaciers of Caernarvonshire, and on the Boulders transported by Floating Ice.
Notes on the Fertilization of Orchids.
Appendix III.
Appendix IV.
More Letters of Charles Darwin Vol1&2 Edited By Francis Darwin And A.C. Seward.
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More Letters of Charles Darwin Table of Contents.
Volume 1.
Preface.
Outline Of Charles Darwin's Life.
Chapter 1.I.—An Autobiographical Fragment, And Early Letters. 1809-1842.
Chapter 1.II.—Evolution, 1844-1858.
Chapter 1.III.—Evolution, 1859-1863.
Chapter 1.IV.—Evolution, 1864-1869.
Chapter 1.V.—Evolution, 1870-1882.
Chapter 1.VI.—Geographical Distribution, 1843-1867.
Volume 2.
Chapter 2.VII.—Geographical Distribution. 1843-1882 (Continued)
Chapter 2.VIII.—Man.
Chapter 2.IX. Geology, 1840-1882.
Chapter 2.X.—Botany, 1843-1871.
Chapter 2.XI.—Botany, 1863-1881.
Chapter 2.XII. Vivisection And Miscellaneous Subjects, 1867-1882.
The Biographies.
The Autobiography of Charles Darwin Edited by his Son Francis Darwin.
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The Autobiography of Charles Table of Contents.
Introduction.
Cambridge 1828-1831.
"Voyage Of The 'Beagle' From December 27, 1831, To October 2, 1836."
From My Return To England (October 2, 1836) To My Marriage (January 29, 1839.)
From My Marriage, January 29, 1839, And Residence In Upper Gower Street, To Our Leaving London And Settling At Down, September 14, 1842.
Residence At Down From September 14, 1842, To The Present Time, 1876.
My Several Publications.
Written May 1st, 1881.
Life of Charles Darwin by G.T Bettany (1887)
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Life of Charles Darwin Table of Contents.
Note.
Chapter I.
Chapter II.
Chapter III.
Chapter IV.
Chapter V.
Chapter VI.
Chapter VII.
Chapter VIII.
Chapter IX.
Chapter X.
Chapter XI.
Charles Darwin by Grant Allen. (1885)
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Charles Darwin by Grant Allen Table of Contents.
Preface.
Chapter I. The World Into Which Darwin Was Born.
Chapter II. Charles Darwin And His Antecedents.
Chapter III. Early Days.
Chapter IV. Darwin's Wander-Years.
Chapter V. The Period Of Incubation.
Chapter VI. 'The Origin Of Species.'
Chapter VII. The Darwinian Revolution Begins.
Chapter VIII. The Descent Of Man.
Chapter IX. The Theory Of Courtship.
Chapter X. Victory And Rest.
Chapter XI. Darwin's Place In The Evolutionary Movement.
Chapter XII. The Net Result.
Charles Darwin: His Life Told in an Autobiographical Chapter Edited By His Son, Francis Darwin. (1908)
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Charles Darwin: His Life Told in an Autobiographical Chapter Table of Contents.
Note.
Preface To The First Edition (1892).
Chapter I. The Darwins.
Chapter II. Autobiography.
Chapter III. Religion.
Chapter IV. Reminiscences Of My Father's Everyday Life.
Chapter V. Cambridge Life.—The Appointment To The 'Beagle.'
Chapter VI. The Voyage.
Chapter VII. London And Cambridge. 1836-1842.
Chapter VIII. Life At Down. 1842-1854.
Chapter IX. The Foundations Of The 'Origin Of Species.'
Chapter X. The Growth Of The 'Origin Of Species.' 1843-1858.
Chapter XI. The Writing Of The 'Origin Of Species.'
Chapter XII. The Publication Of The 'Origin Of Species.'
Chapter XIII. The 'Origin Of Species'—Reviews And Criticisms—Adhesions And Attacks.
Chapter XIV. The Spread Of Evolution. 1861—1871.
Chapter XV. Miscellanea.—Revival Of Geological Work. The Vivisection Question.—Honours.
Chapter XVI. Fertilisation Of Flowers.
Chapter XVII. Climbing Plants; Power Of Movement In Plants; Insectivorous Plants; Kew Index Of Plant Names.
Chapter XVIII. Conclusion.
Appendix I. The Funeral In Westminster Abbey.
Appendix II. Portraits.
Famous Men of Science by Sarah. K. Knowles
Charles Robert Darwin.
The Criticism, Essays and Reviews.
Essays on Darwinism by Thomas R.R Stebbing. (1871)
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Essays on Darwinism Table of Contents.
Preface.
Notes To PP. 13 And 34.
Darwinism.
The Noachian Flood.
Instinct And Reason.
Human Nature And Brute Nature.
The Lapse Of Time.
Note On The Hypothesis Of Spontaneous Generation.
The Imperfection Of The Geological Record.
Darwinism. The Noachian Flood.
Darwinism. Science And Religion.
Darwinism, And The First Vertebrate.
The First Vertebrate, And The Beginning Of Reason.
Oysters Of The Chalk, And The Theory Of Development.
The Mathematical Test Of Natural Selection.
The Genesis Of Species.
What is Darwinism? by Charles Hodge. (1874)
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What Is Darwinism?
The Scriptural Solution of the Problem of the Universe.
The Pantheistic Theory.
Epicurean Theory.
Herbert Spencer's New Philosophy.
Hylozoic Theory.
Theism in Unscriptural Forms.
Mr. Darwin's Theory.
Natural Selection.
The Sense in which Mr. Darwin uses the Word "Natural."
Darwinism excludes Teleology.
Darwin's own Testimony.
Testimony of the Advocates of the Theory.
Professor Huxley.
Büchner.
Carl Vogt.
Haeckel.
The Opponents of Darwinism - The Duke of Argyll.
The Opponents of Darwinism - Agassiz.
The Opponents of Darwinism - Janet.
The Opponents of Darwinism - M. Flourens.
The Opponents of Darwinism - Rev. Walter Mitchell, M. A., Vice-President of the Victoria Institute.
The Opponents of Darwinism - Principal Dawson.
Relation of Darwinism to Religion.
Essays and Reviews Pertaining to Darwinism by Asa Gray. (1876)
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Essays and Reviews Pertaining to Darwinism Table of Contents.
Preface.
Article I. The Origin Of Species By Means Of Natural Selection.
Article II. Design Versus Necessity.
Article III. Natural Selection Not Inconsistent With Natural Theology.
Article IV. Species As To Variation, Geographical Distribution, And Succession.
Article V. Sequoia And Its History The Relations Of North American To Northeast Asian And To Tertiary Vegetation.
Article VI. The Attitude Of Working Naturalists Toward Darwinism.
Article VII. Evolution And Theology.
Article VIII. What Is Darwinism?
Article IX. Charles Darwin: A Sketch.
Article X. Insectivorous Plants.
Article XI. Insectivorous And Climbing Plants.
Article XII. Duration And Origination Of Race And Species—Import Of Sexual Reproduction.
Article XIII. Evolutionary Teleology.
The Theories of Darwin and Their Relation to Philosophy, Religion, and Morality by Rudolf Schmid. (1882)
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The Theories of Darwin and Their Relation to Philosophy, Religion, and Morality Table of Contents.
Preface.
Introduction.
Part First: The Darwinian Theories.
Book I. The Purely Scientific Theories.
The Scientific Problem.
Chapter I. Rise Of The Darwinian Theories.
Chapter II. History Of The Darwinian Theories.
Chapter III. Present State Of The Darwinian Theories.
Book II. The Philosophic Completions And Consequences Of The Darwinian Theories.
The Philosophic Problems.
Chapter I. The Naturo-Philosophic Supplements Of The Darwinian Theories.
Chapter II. Metaphysical Conclusions Drawn From The Darwinian Theories.
Part Second: The Position Of The Darwinian Theories In Reference To Religion And Morality.
Book I. Historical And Critical.
Plan Of Treatment.
Chapter I. More Or Less Negative Position In Reference To Religion.
Chapter II. Reform Of Religion, Or At Least Of The Science Of Religion, Through Darwinism.
Chapter III. Peace Between Religion And Darwinism.
Chapter IV. Antagonism Between Darwinism And Morality.
Chapter V. Reform Of Morality Through Darwinism.
Chapter VI. Neutrality And Peace Between Darwinism And Morality.
Book II. Analytical.
Preliminary View.
Chapter I. The Darwinian Theories And The Theistic View Of The World.
Chapter II. The Darwinian Theories And Positive Christianity.
Chapter III. Darwinism And Moral Principles.
Chapter IV. Darwinism And Moral Life.
Conclusion.
Darwiniana Collected Essays by Thomas Henry Huxley. (1897)
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Darwiniana Collected Essays Table of Contents.
Preface.
I. The Darwinian Hypothesis (1859)
II. The Origin Of Species (1860)
III. Criticisms On "The Origin Of Species" (1864)
IV. The Genealogy Of Animals (1869)
V. Mr. Darwin's Critics (1871)
VI. Evolution In Biology (1878)
VII. The Coming Of Age Of "The Origin Of Species" (1880)
VIII. Charles Darwin - Nature, April 27th, 1882
IX. The Darwin Memorial. (June 9th 1885)
X. Obituary (1888)
XI. On Our Knowledge Of The Causes Of The Phenomena Of Organic Nature.
Darwin and Modern Science by A.C Seward and Others. - Essays In Commemoration Of The Centenary Of The Birth Of Charles Darwin And Of The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Publication Of "The Origin Of Species" (1909)
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Darwin and Modern Science Table of Contents.
Note.
Preface.
Dates Of The Publication Of Charles Darwin's Books And Of The Principal Events In His Life.
Chapter I. Introductory Letter From Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, O.M., G.C.S.I., C.B., M.D., D.C.L., LL.D., F.R.S., Etc.
Chapter II. Darwin's Predecessors. By J. Arthur Thomson. Professor Of Natural History In The University Of Aberdeen.
Chapter III. The Selection Theory, By August Weismann. Professor Of Zoology In The University Of Freiburg (Baden).
Chapter IV. Variation. By Hugo De Vries. Professor Of Botany In The University Of Amsterdam.
Chapter V. Heredity And Variation In Modern Lights. By W. Bateson, M.A., F.R.S. Professor Of Biology In The University Of Cambridge.
Chapter VI. The Minute Structure Of Cells In Relation To Heredity. By Eduard Strasburger. Professor Of Botany In The University Of Bonn.
Chapter VII. "The Descent Of Man". By G. Schwalbe. Professor Of Anatomy In The University Of Strassburg.
Chapter VIII. Charles Darwin As An Anthropologist. By Ernst Haeckel. Professor Of Zoology In The University Of Jena.
Chapter IX. Some Primitive Theories Of The Origin Of Man. By J.G. Frazer. Fellow Of Trinity College, Cambridge.
Chapter X. The Influence Of Darwin On The Study Of Animal Embryology. By A. Sedgwick, M.A., F.R.S. Professor Of Zoology And Comparative Anatomy In The University Of Cambridge.
Chapter XI. The Palaeontological Record. By W.B. Scott. Professor Of Geology In The University Of Princeton, U.S.A.
Chapter XII. The Palaeontological Record. By D.H. Scott, F.R.S. President Of The Linnean Society.
Chapter XIII. The Influence Of Environment On The Forms Of Plants. By Georg Klebs, Ph.D. Professor Of Botany In The University Of Heidelberg.
Chapter XIV. Experimental Study Of The Influence Of Environment On Animals. By Jacques Loeb, M.D. Professor Of Physiology In The University Of California.
Chapter XV. The Value Of Colour In The Struggle For Life. By E.B. Poulton. Hope Professor Of Zoology In The University Of Oxford.
Chapter XVI. Geographical Distribution Of Plants. By Sir William Thiselton-Dyer, K.C.M.G., C.I.E. SC.D., F.R.S.
Chapter XVII. Geographical Distribution Of Animals. By Hans Gadow, M.A., Ph.D., F.R.S. Strickland Curator And Lecturer On Zoology In The University Of Cambridge.
Chapter XVIII. Darwin And Geology. By J.W. Judd, C.B., LL.D., F.R.S.
Chapter XIX. Darwin's Work On The Movements Of Plants. By Francis Darwin, Honorary Fellow Of Christ's College, Cambridge.
Chapter XX. The Biology Of Flowers. By K. Goebel, Ph.D. Professor Of Botany In The University Of Munich.
Chapter XXI. Mental Factors In Evolution. By C. Lloyd Morgan, LL.D., F.R.S.
Chapter XXII. The Influence Of The Conception Of Evolution On Modern Philosophy. By H. Hoffding. Professor Of Philosophy In The University Of Copenhagen.
Chapter XXIII. Darwinism And Sociology. By C. Bougle. Professor Of Social Philosophy In The University Of Toulouse And Deputy-Professor At The Sorbonne, Paris.
Chapter XXIV. The Influence Of Darwin Upon Religious Thought. By P.N. Waggett, M.A., S.S.J.E.
Chapter XXV. The Influence Of Darwinism On The Study Of Religions. By Jane Ellen Harrison. Hon. D.Litt. (Durham), Hon. Ll.D. (Aberdeen), Staff Lecturer And Sometime Fellow Of Newnham College, Cambridge. Corresponding member of the German Archaeological Institute.
Chapter XXVI. Evolution And The Science Of Language. By P. Giles, M.A., Ll.D. (Aberdeen), Reader In Comparative Philology In The University Of Cambridge.
Chapter XXVII. Darwinism And History. By J.B. Bury, Litt.D., Ll.D. Regius Professor Of Modern History In The University Of Cambridge.
Chapter XXVIII. The Genesis Of Double Stars. By Sir George Darwin, K.C.B., F.R.S. Plumian Professor Of Astronomy And Experimental Philosophy In The University Of Cambridge.
Chapter XXIX. The Evolution Of Matter. By W.C.D. Whetham, M.A., F.R.S. Trinity College, Cambridge.
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