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Contributions to the Theory of Natural Selection

Contributions to the Theory of Natural Selection

by Alfred Russel Wallace

This volume collects essays written by Alfred Russel Wallace regarding his independent discovery and development of the theory of natural selection. The author provides corrected and expanded versions of his previous scientific writings to demonstrate the scope and application of his findings.

Languages
English·Español
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1871
Latest release
Oct 9, 2026
Pages
389
Format
6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm)
Book type
Paperback nonfiction
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Table of Contents

  1. Preface
  2. Preface to the Second Edition
  3. I. On the Law which has Regulated the Introduction of New Species.
  4. II. ON THE TENDENCY OF VARIETIES TO DEPART INDEFINITELY FROM THE ORIGINAL TYPE.
  5. III. Mimicry, and Other Protective Resemblances Among Animals.
  6. IV. The Malayan Papilionidæ or Swallow-tailed Butterflies, as Illustrative of the Theory of Natural Selection.
  7. V. On Instinct in Man and Animals.
  8. VI. The Philosophy of Birds’ Nests.
  9. VII. A THEORY OF BIRDS’ NESTS; Showing the relation of certain differences of colour in Female Birds, to their mode of N
  10. VIII. Creation by Law.
  11. IX. The Development of Human Races Under the Law of Natural Selection.
  12. X. The Limits of Natural Selection as Applied to Man.
  13. Transcriber's Notes
  14. Notes