--- product_id: 764419728 title: "Origin of Species , The" price: "€ 25.09" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/764419728-origin-of-species store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # Origin of Species , The **Price:** € 25.09 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Origin of Species , The - **How much does it cost?** € 25.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/764419728-origin-of-species) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Origin of Species , The on desertcart.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders Review: I see why this is considered such a great book - I finally got around to reading this famous scientific work. I have to say that I'm impressed with his clarity, logic, and scientific ability. He's blessed with a curiosity that is unbounded and the ability to test out all kinds of things using the scientific method. It's interesting how research worked back in the mid-19th century. He didn't have Google and even if he did, most scientists back then hadn't asked the questions he was asking. For example, he wondered how seed could be transported across oceans; he concocted experiments to see if seeds would float in the ocean for a long period of time and still germinate. He also wondered if mud on birds feet would contain seeds; so he captured some birds and checked out the mud on their feet. There are many other examples where he did this sort of thing. He also structured this book to answer all of the possible criticisms to his theories and did a very good job. He effectively cited the work of other scientists. I found this book a joy to read and see how the mind of a great scientist works. It's refreshing to see a scientist go against the consensus and powerfully support his radical new theory. This book is highly recommended for everyone. It is eminently readable and convincing. This book is controversial since there are many people that feel it is anti-God. I don't think so; to me, it simply shows that God did not create each and every species from 'nothing'. God is more like a farmer than a conjurer. I would think that the amazing versatility of life and its ability to adapt shows something that seems hard to imagine coming together by mere chance. Review: The best book ever written! - The Origin of the Species, probably the most important book of the 19th century in terms of thought leadership. Darwin was finally stimulated to write his book after Alfred Russel Wallace sent him a paper which outlined similar ideas to what eventually became known generically as "The theory of evolution". Darwins book drew upon various emerging distinct areas of science including geology, naturalism and animal breeding to develop a theory which was so revolutionary that he could not compel himself to publish until some 20 years after he had undertaken much of the initial field studies in the Southern Hemisphere. A work of genius, yet Darwin was also relatively modest and sought to co-publish his work with Wallace when he had discovered to true import of the work. Anybody reading this book I also recommend should read more about Wallace who in many ways has been forgotten by history. Just to set the scene although Darwin was a genius, he did have several advantages in terms of money and position in society. Wallace, on the other hand had had limited training as a surveyor prior to his travels in the southern hemisphere and did a great deal of his fieldwork inland working first in South America and then the far east. One could say that Wallaces achievements seem more remarkable because of this. However one could also say that Darwin was prevented from publishing his work precisely because of his high status because of what it meant in terms of religion and hierarchical systems. Whether you are a Darwin or a Wallace fan, now that these materials are available in such an accessible format I suggest to everyone to try and read them as much as possible and draw your own conclusions as the work of Darwin and Wallace have far-ranging consequences in the modern world and may be instrumental in us trying to understand who we are in the great scheme of things at the beginning of the 21st Century and beyond. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #344,696 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #76 in Endangered Species (Books) #516 in History of Civilization & Culture #552 in History & Philosophy of Science (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (9,300) | | Dimensions | 8.46 x 5.51 x 1.38 inches | | ISBN-10 | 8172344880 | | ISBN-13 | 978-8172344887 | | Item Weight | 13.9 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 500 pages | | Publication date | December 1, 2013 | | Publisher | Fingerprint | ## Images ![Origin of Species , The - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JpDST3tdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I see why this is considered such a great book *by J***R on October 18, 2017* I finally got around to reading this famous scientific work. I have to say that I'm impressed with his clarity, logic, and scientific ability. He's blessed with a curiosity that is unbounded and the ability to test out all kinds of things using the scientific method. It's interesting how research worked back in the mid-19th century. He didn't have Google and even if he did, most scientists back then hadn't asked the questions he was asking. For example, he wondered how seed could be transported across oceans; he concocted experiments to see if seeds would float in the ocean for a long period of time and still germinate. He also wondered if mud on birds feet would contain seeds; so he captured some birds and checked out the mud on their feet. There are many other examples where he did this sort of thing. He also structured this book to answer all of the possible criticisms to his theories and did a very good job. He effectively cited the work of other scientists. I found this book a joy to read and see how the mind of a great scientist works. It's refreshing to see a scientist go against the consensus and powerfully support his radical new theory. This book is highly recommended for everyone. It is eminently readable and convincing. This book is controversial since there are many people that feel it is anti-God. I don't think so; to me, it simply shows that God did not create each and every species from 'nothing'. God is more like a farmer than a conjurer. I would think that the amazing versatility of life and its ability to adapt shows something that seems hard to imagine coming together by mere chance. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best book ever written! *by N***A on September 7, 2012* The Origin of the Species, probably the most important book of the 19th century in terms of thought leadership. Darwin was finally stimulated to write his book after Alfred Russel Wallace sent him a paper which outlined similar ideas to what eventually became known generically as "The theory of evolution". Darwins book drew upon various emerging distinct areas of science including geology, naturalism and animal breeding to develop a theory which was so revolutionary that he could not compel himself to publish until some 20 years after he had undertaken much of the initial field studies in the Southern Hemisphere. A work of genius, yet Darwin was also relatively modest and sought to co-publish his work with Wallace when he had discovered to true import of the work. Anybody reading this book I also recommend should read more about Wallace who in many ways has been forgotten by history. Just to set the scene although Darwin was a genius, he did have several advantages in terms of money and position in society. Wallace, on the other hand had had limited training as a surveyor prior to his travels in the southern hemisphere and did a great deal of his fieldwork inland working first in South America and then the far east. One could say that Wallaces achievements seem more remarkable because of this. However one could also say that Darwin was prevented from publishing his work precisely because of his high status because of what it meant in terms of religion and hierarchical systems. Whether you are a Darwin or a Wallace fan, now that these materials are available in such an accessible format I suggest to everyone to try and read them as much as possible and draw your own conclusions as the work of Darwin and Wallace have far-ranging consequences in the modern world and may be instrumental in us trying to understand who we are in the great scheme of things at the beginning of the 21st Century and beyond. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprisingly accessible and down to earth *by D***B on June 28, 2012* Several aspects of the book surprised and delighted me. I didn't expect this to read as a novel, and it was not one, this was a philosophical thesis, and the result of some 30 years of research and contemplation which has not gone to waste. As a non-native English speaker I expected this to be a upstream struggle in comprehension - it was not. The language is only slightly archaic but overall is surprisingly down to earth once I got used to the style of the narrative. The logic and the examples used to support it were clear. Charles Darwin did not make his conclusions lightly and had full understanding of controversial nature of his work, but felt it was necessary to express the truth that was revealed to him through his research. It is apparent from this book that he had discussed each and every point of the theory at length. Much with those who were like minded and just as much with those who opposed him. And he relates the counterpoints in this very volume along with his reasons for thinking why these counterpoints are invalid. On this what surprised me is that (at least to my knowledge) the biggest opponents of evolutionary theory today (let's call them creationists for simplicity) have not came up with any new counter arguments to it. Everything creationists are saying today against evolutionary theory Darwin has answered already in this very book. Should they only ready it and follow the logic.... but I digress. In conclusion I should point out that this isn't an entertaining book, and at times it does become tedious, but it's invaluable educational and historic piece that anyone interested in evolution and modern science should "suffer through" at least once. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Origin of Species - The Theory Of Everything - Relativity: The Special And The General Theory by Albert Einstein | Concepts of Physics, Relativity, General Relativity & Quantum Mechanics | Conceptual Physics, University Physics & Calculus Core --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/764419728-origin-of-species](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/764419728-origin-of-species) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ireland* *Store origin: IE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*