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"I have always admitted myself to be under the deepest obligations to Mr. Darwin's works; and it was with the greatest reluctance, not to say repugnance, that I became one of his opponents. I have partaken of his hospitality, and have had too much experience of the charming simplicity... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Evolution, Old & New by Samuel Butler

Book Excerpt: ...l had an eye, that eye was regarded as something which had been designed in order to enable its owner to see after such fashion as should be most to its advantage.This, however, is now no longer the prevailing opinion either in this country or in Germany.Professor... Read Full Overview

Evolution, Old & New; Or, the Theories of Buffon, Dr. Erasmus Darwin and Lamarck, as compared with that of Charles Darwin, is many of the old classic books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique... Read Full Overview

Evolution, Old & New

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Evolution, Old and New: Or The Theories of Buffon, Dr. Erasmus Darwin and Lamarck, as Compared with that of Charles Darwin is a book written by Samuel Butler and published in 1911. The book discusses the theories of evolution proposed by various scientists, including Buffon,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

"Evolution Old and New" from Samuel Butler. Iconoclastic Victorian-era English author (1835-1902).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview