Synopses & Reviews
Darwin's masterpieces read by his greatest living proponent, the author of The God Delusion This box set includes CSA Word's two previous releases of Darwin's major works, along with a bonus CD containing an original essay by Richard Dawkins, "Darwin's Five Bridges: The Way to Natural Selection." On The Origin of Species was Darwin's seminal work, outlining his theory of natural selection. Groundbreaking at the time, it arguably remains one of the most influential scientific works ever written. The Voyage of the Beagle, documenting Darwins travels as a young man researching natural history, foreshadows his later work, both in its probing approach to the natural world and in the entertaining, witty, even lyrical writing. Both titles edited by Richard Dawkins.
Review
"One of the most arresting narrations of non-fiction I have heard." —Times
Synopsis
Darwin's masterpieces read by his greatest living proponent, the author of The God Delusion This box set includes CSA Word's two previous releases of Darwin's major works, along with a bonus CD containing an original essay by Richard Dawkins, "Darwin's Five Bridges: The Way to Natural Selection." On The Origin of Species was Darwin's seminal work, outlining his theory of natural selection. Groundbreaking at the time, it arguably remains one of the most influential scientific works ever written. The Voyage of the Beagle, documenting Darwin's travels as a young man researching natural history, foreshadows his later work, both in its probing approach to the natural world and in the entertaining, witty, even lyrical writing. Both titles edited by Richard Dawkins.
About the Author
Charles Darwin (1809-1882) is credited as the first champion of evolutionary theory and was one of the most preeminent scientists ever to have lived. Richard Dawkins is an evolutionary biologist who is well known for his works on genetics and evolution, including The Blind Watchmaker, The Greatest Show on Earth, The Selfish Gene, and worldwide bestseller The God Delusion.