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Charles Darwin: The Origin of Species (First Edition) - cover

Charles Darwin: The Origin of Species (First Edition)

Charles Darwin

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"The great power of this principle of selection is not hypothetical. It is certain that several of our eminent breeders have, even within a single lifetime, modified to a large extent some breeds of cattle and sheep. In order fully to realise what they have done, it is almost necessary to read several of the many treatises devoted to this subject, and to inspect the animals. Breeders habitually speak of an animal's organisation as something quite plastic, which they can model almost as they please."
Available since: 01/01/2019.

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