Charles Darwin

Original text and detailed historical commentary by Uwe Hossfeld and Lennart Olsson. This book offers, in addition to the famous Darwin-Wallace papers, three other early writings by Charles Darwin that mark his first steps toward a comprehensive theory of evolution and, in a sense, tell the prehistory of the "Origins of Species." In a highly readable and informative manner, the commentary by Uwe Hossfeld and Lennart Olsson elucidates the historical and theoretical context of the works. All necessary information is compiled in a compact and clear manner. Therefore, the volume is not only suitable as an initial orientation for newcomers to theory but also serves as an ideal foundation for reading courses in schools and universities.