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The Publication of the Origin of Species

Back in the day on November 24th, 1859, the first edition of “The Origin of Species” by Charles Darwin was published. Only 1,250 copies went into circulation one-hundred and fifty years ago, but the work quickly became supremely influential for its major contribution to evolutionary theory. Darwin, considered the father of modern biology for his text, put forth the notion that the transmutation of species was principally powered by the machinations of ‘natural selection.’ The scientific revelations contained in “The Origin of Species” continues to spark religious debates among literalists who, a century and a half later, refuse to accept its most basic tenets. Darwin himself, cognizant of the ramifications of his work, delayed publication for twenty long years.

To mark the 150th anniversary of ‘The Origin of Species,’ a rare first edition copy will be put up for sale. It was recently discovered in a home in England resting on a toilet bookshelf — where humanity has always done its deepest and most profound thinking!

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