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On the Origin of Species

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What’s it about?

In a world where species were thought to be divinely created and unchanging, Charles Darwin reveals a dynamic, interconnected web of life shaped by natural selection—a slow, relentless process that transforms simple beginnings into endless forms most beautiful.

You’ll learn

  • All species descend from common ancestors
  • Natural selection drives adaptation over time
  • Complex organs evolve through tiny steps
  • Humans are part of the tree of life