The groundbreaking work that revolutionized our understanding of the natural world, De L'Origine Des Especes remains one of the most influential books ever written. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand observation, Charles Darwin presents a compelling case for the theory of evolution, arguing that the diversity of life we see around us today is the result of a gradual process of adaptation and natural selection. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of science. 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 copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.