Darwin on Evolution: Words of Wisdom from the Father of Evolution

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The father of evolution imbibed history with his controversial bookOn the Origin of Species. As a young scientist studying natural history, Charles Darwin set out on theHMS Beaglefor a five-year voyage that would bring him in contact with animal species, plant species, and rock formations all over the world. This voyage established him as an eminent geologist, and his publication of his journal of the voyage established him as a well-known popular author.After continued, careful studying of his findings from his trip around the world, he published one of the most controversial books of historyThe Origin of Specieswhich opposed the church's theory that all species had come into existence at the time of the Creation.
Darwin on Evolutioncontains quotes and wisdom fromThe Origin of Species, as well as from his other publications, pertaining to his theories of evolution and natural selection.

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Charles Darwin was an English naturalist who became famous for his book On the Origin of Species, which spoke of his theories of evolution. His voyage of the HMS Beagle began in 1831 and lasted almost five years, as he traveled the world studying natural history, geology, and different animal species.