


This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's...




Title: Geological observations on coral reefs, volcanic islands, and on South America: being the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, under the command of Captain Fitzroy, R.N., during the years 1832 to 1836.
Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: Gale, Sabin Americana...


In this groundbreaking study, renowned naturalist Charles Darwin examines the structure and distribution of coral reefs, offering a revolutionary new theory on their formation and growth. Originally published in 1842, this book remains a classic of scientific inquiry and a...

In this Charles Darwin essay the subject of corals and coral-reefs is one concerning which much popular misconception has always prevailed. The misleading comparison of coral-rock with the combs of bees and the nests of wasps is perhaps responsible for much of this misunderstanding;...

""The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs"" is a scientific book written by Charles Darwin, the renowned naturalist and scientist. The book was first published in 1842 and is considered one of Darwin's most important works. The book is a detailed study of the formation...


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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely...




Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882) has been widely recognized since his own time as one of the most influential writers in the history of Western thought. His books were widely read by specialists and the general public, and his influence had been extended by almost continuous...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely...


Although in some respects more technical in their subjects and style than Darwin's "Journal," the books here reprinted will never lose their value and interest for the originality of the observations they contain. Many parts of them are admirably adapted for giving an insight...



In this groundbreaking study, renowned naturalist Charles Darwin examines the structure and distribution of coral reefs, offering a revolutionary new theory on their formation and growth. Originally published in 1842, this book remains a classic of scientific inquiry and a...
