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  3. IMAGO International History, Charles Darwin founded the theory of evolution in 1859

IMAGO International History, Charles Darwin founded the theory of evolution in 1859

Nov 16, 2024

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  • England UK: Charles Darwin (1809-1882), English naturalist, geologist and author of On the Origin of the Species (1859), engraving, 1860s Charles Robert Darwin, FRS (12 February 1809 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors, and in a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding.<br ><br > Darwin published his theory of evolution wit Copyright: xxPicturesxFromxHistoryx

    England UK: Charles Darwin (1809-1882), English naturalist, geologist and author of On the Origin of the Species (1859), engraving, 1860s Charles Robert Darwin, FRS (12 February 1809 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors, and in a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding.<br ><br > Darwin published his theory of evolution wit Copyright: xxPicturesxFromxHistoryx

  • England UK: Charles Darwin (1809-1882) aged 31 years. Chalk and water-colour drawing by George Richmond (1809-96), 1840 Charles Robert Darwin, FRS (12 February 1809 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors, and in a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding.<br ><br > Darwin published his theory of evolution with compelling evidenc Copyright: xxPicturesxFromxHistoryx

    England UK: Charles Darwin (1809-1882) aged 31 years. Chalk and water-colour drawing by George Richmond (1809-96), 1840 Charles Robert Darwin, FRS (12 February 1809 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors, and in a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding.<br ><br > Darwin published his theory of evolution with compelling evidenc Copyright: xxPicturesxFromxHistoryx

  • England UK: Charles Darwin (1809-1882), English naturalist, geologist and author of On the Origin of the Species (1859), Elliot and Fry, 1874 Charles Robert Darwin, FRS (12 February 1809 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors, and in a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding. Darwin published his theory of evolution with comp Copyright: xxPicturesxFromxHistoryx

    England UK: Charles Darwin (1809-1882), English naturalist, geologist and author of On the Origin of the Species (1859), Elliot and Fry, 1874 Charles Robert Darwin, FRS (12 February 1809 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors, and in a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding. Darwin published his theory of evolution with comp Copyright: xxPicturesxFromxHistoryx

  • England UK: Charles Darwin (1809-1882), English naturalist, geologist and author of On the Origin of the Species (1859) Charles Robert Darwin, FRS (12 February 1809 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors, and in a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding.<br ><br > Darwin published his theory of evolution with compelling evide Copyright: xxPicturesxFromxHistoryx

    England UK: Charles Darwin (1809-1882), English naturalist, geologist and author of On the Origin of the Species (1859) Charles Robert Darwin, FRS (12 February 1809 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors, and in a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding.<br ><br > Darwin published his theory of evolution with compelling evide Copyright: xxPicturesxFromxHistoryx

  • CHARLES ROBERT DARWIN (1809-1882). On the Tendency of the Species to Form Varieties: the preliminary report of the theory of evolution by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society, 1858. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0027753

    CHARLES ROBERT DARWIN (1809-1882). On the Tendency of the Species to Form Varieties: the preliminary report of the theory of evolution by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society, 1858. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0027753

  • CHARLES ROBERT DARWIN (1809-1882). English naturalist. Part of one of the few remaining leaves of Darwin s manuscript of The Origin of the Species. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0014016

    CHARLES ROBERT DARWIN (1809-1882). English naturalist. Part of one of the few remaining leaves of Darwin s manuscript of The Origin of the Species. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0014016

  • Charles Darwin (b w photo) XJF438454 Charles Darwin (b w photo) by Darwin, Captain L. (fl.1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Darwin (1809-84) English naturalist who developed the theory of evolution through natural selection, author of On the Origin of Species , 1859;). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 438454

    Charles Darwin (b w photo) XJF438454 Charles Darwin (b w photo) by Darwin, Captain L. (fl.1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Darwin (1809-84) English naturalist who developed the theory of evolution through natural selection, author of On the Origin of Species , 1859;). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 438454

  • Hms Beagle at Mauritius HMS Beagle , the ship in which Charles Darwin sailed, approaching Mauritius Date: 1836 Copyright: Copyrightx(c)Geminix2023.xCredit:xGemini 12003575

    Hms Beagle at Mauritius HMS Beagle , the ship in which Charles Darwin sailed, approaching Mauritius Date: 1836 Copyright: Copyrightx(c)Geminix2023.xCredit:xGemini 12003575

  • Hms Beagle - Darwin s Ship HMS Beagle , the ship in which Charles Darwin sailed, in the Straits of Magellan Date: 1832 Copyright: Copyrightx(c)Geminix2023.xCredit:xGemini 12002659

    Hms Beagle - Darwin s Ship HMS Beagle , the ship in which Charles Darwin sailed, in the Straits of Magellan Date: 1832 Copyright: Copyrightx(c)Geminix2023.xCredit:xGemini 12002659

  • Plan of the HMS Beagle research ship of Charles Darwin HMS Beagle. Charles Darwin s research ship Date: 1832 Copyright: Copyrightx(c)Geminix2023.xCredit:xGemini 12002658

    Plan of the HMS Beagle research ship of Charles Darwin HMS Beagle. Charles Darwin s research ship Date: 1832 Copyright: Copyrightx(c)Geminix2023.xCredit:xGemini 12002658

  • Mr. C. R. Darwin, Author of The Origin of Species . Charles Darwin, Author of The Creation of Species (from Illustrated London News ). Unknown Copyright: xpiemagsx pievienna24052022-50823 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

    Mr. C. R. Darwin, Author of The Origin of Species . Charles Darwin, Author of The Creation of Species (from Illustrated London News ). Unknown Copyright: xpiemagsx pievienna24052022-50823 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

  • Charles Robert Darwin, FRS (12 February 1809 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors, and in a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding.<br ><br > Darwin published his theory of evolution with compelling evidence in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species , overcoming scientific rejection of earlier concepts of transmutation of spe Supplier:xCPAxMediaxCo.xLtd. 1060_36_CPA0032022

    Charles Robert Darwin, FRS (12 February 1809 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors, and in a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding.<br ><br > Darwin published his theory of evolution with compelling evidence in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species , overcoming scientific rejection of earlier concepts of transmutation of spe Supplier:xCPAxMediaxCo.xLtd. 1060_36_CPA0032022

  • DARWIN Oeuvre On the origin of species by means of natural selection Title page of the work of DARWIN 1809 1892 De l origine des espèces , americaine edition of 1860 1st edition 1859 19th, XIXeme s Credit Jean Vigne KHARBINE TAPABOR KH255637

    DARWIN Oeuvre On the origin of species by means of natural selection Title page of the work of DARWIN 1809 1892 De l origine des espèces , americaine edition of 1860 1st edition 1859 19th, XIXeme s Credit Jean Vigne KHARBINE TAPABOR KH255637

  • EVOLUTIONNISM The first pedicure after DARWIN As what, in the evolution of the species, the manicures have forcibly preceded the pedicures Caricature by KOTEK for the Pele Mele of January 5, 1902 Credit Collection KHARBINE TAPABOR KH240995

    EVOLUTIONNISM The first pedicure after DARWIN As what, in the evolution of the species, the manicures have forcibly preceded the pedicures Caricature by KOTEK for the Pele Mele of January 5, 1902 Credit Collection KHARBINE TAPABOR KH240995

  • Charles DARWIN - 1809-1882 Charles DARWIN - 1809-1882 Copyright: xPhoto12 AnnxRonanxPicturexLibraryx ARP17A30320

    Charles DARWIN - 1809-1882 Charles DARWIN - 1809-1882 Copyright: xPhoto12 AnnxRonanxPicturexLibraryx ARP17A30320

  • Charles Darwin 1809 - 1882 Charles Darwin 1809 - 1882 Copyright: xPhoto12 AnnxRonanxPicturexLibraryx ARP17A30319

    Charles Darwin 1809 - 1882 Charles Darwin 1809 - 1882 Copyright: xPhoto12 AnnxRonanxPicturexLibraryx ARP17A30319

  • Illustration of Albemarle Island (now Isabela) engraving by Huyot and Bepard facing page 520 in All Around the World published in 1872 by William Collins & Son. Shows the large caldera of a volcano (possibly Alcedo) in the background, with parasitic cones in the foreground. This area was visited by Charles Darwin in his Beagle voyages and also by author Herman Melville. Old whaling boats such as these collected giant tortoises for food and left a legacy of feral animals including goats and pigs that destroyed the vegetation. Project Isabella is a recent initiative designed to eradicate goats on the island and restore the ecosystem for the giant tortoises. This island has also recently turned up a surprise new species of pink land iguana from the caldera rim of Volcan Wolf. 1388304 PaulxxDxStewart

    Illustration of Albemarle Island (now Isabela) engraving by Huyot and Bepard facing page 520 in All Around the World published in 1872 by William Collins & Son. Shows the large caldera of a volcano (possibly Alcedo) in the background, with parasitic cones in the foreground. This area was visited by Charles Darwin in his Beagle voyages and also by author Herman Melville. Old whaling boats such as these collected giant tortoises for food and left a legacy of feral animals including goats and pigs that destroyed the vegetation. Project Isabella is a recent initiative designed to eradicate goats on the island and restore the ecosystem for the giant tortoises. This island has also recently turned up a surprise new species of pink land iguana from the caldera rim of Volcan Wolf. 1388304 PaulxxDxStewart

  • Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty - Beagle laid ashore UnitedArchives01242766

    Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty - Beagle laid ashore UnitedArchives01242766

  • Fishes of the Galapagos - Tetrodon angusticeps. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 204. UnitedArchives00901514

    Fishes of the Galapagos - Tetrodon angusticeps. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 204. UnitedArchives00901514

  • Charles Darwin, Part of the manuscript of the Origin Of Species. UnitedArchives00551329

    Charles Darwin, Part of the manuscript of the Origin Of Species. UnitedArchives00551329

  • The Pichiciego, a species of armadillo. The instant one was perceived, it was necessary, in order to catch it, almost to tumble off one s horse; for in soft soil the animal burrowed so quickly, that its hinder quarters would almost disappear before one could alight. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 111. Local Caption Mono Print UnitedArchives0651953

    The Pichiciego, a species of armadillo. The instant one was perceived, it was necessary, in order to catch it, almost to tumble off one s horse; for in soft soil the animal burrowed so quickly, that its hinder quarters would almost disappear before one could alight. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 111. Local Caption Mono Print UnitedArchives0651953

  • Port Louis, capital of Mauritius. After his disappointment in the landscape of Australasia, Darwin found that the aspect of the island equalled the expectations raised by the many well known desriptions of its beautiful scenery . Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 238. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651941

    Port Louis, capital of Mauritius. After his disappointment in the landscape of Australasia, Darwin found that the aspect of the island equalled the expectations raised by the many well known desriptions of its beautiful scenery . Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 238. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651941

  • The ceremony of ongi or rubbing noses. My companion standing over them, one after another, placed the bridge of his nose at right angles to theirs and commenced pressing. This lasted rather longer than a cordial shake of the hand with us; and as we vary the force of the grasp, so do they in pressing. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 225. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651939

    The ceremony of ongi or rubbing noses. My companion standing over them, one after another, placed the bridge of his nose at right angles to theirs and commenced pressing. This lasted rather longer than a cordial shake of the hand with us; and as we vary the force of the grasp, so do they in pressing. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 225. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651939

  • A horse race. From Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 115. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651937

    A horse race. From Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 115. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651937

  • Charles Darwin in 1853. Chalk drawing by Samuel lawrence (1817-1884). From Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 246. Charles Robert Darwin (1809 -1896) was a British naturalist who achieved lasting fame as the originator of the theory of evolution through natural selection. Darwin s five-year voyage on the Beagle brought him eminence as a geologist and fame as a popular author. His biological observations led him to study the transmutation of species and develop his theory of natural selection in 1838. His 1859 book, The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or The Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life, established evolution by common descent as the dominant scientific theory of diversification in nature. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651916

    Charles Darwin in 1853. Chalk drawing by Samuel lawrence (1817-1884). From Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 246. Charles Robert Darwin (1809 -1896) was a British naturalist who achieved lasting fame as the originator of the theory of evolution through natural selection. Darwin s five-year voyage on the Beagle brought him eminence as a geologist and fame as a popular author. His biological observations led him to study the transmutation of species and develop his theory of natural selection in 1838. His 1859 book, The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or The Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life, established evolution by common descent as the dominant scientific theory of diversification in nature. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651916

  • Comparative sizes of the beaks of four species of Galapagos finches. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 203. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651915

    Comparative sizes of the beaks of four species of Galapagos finches. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 203. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651915

  • Fishes of the Galapagos - Scorpeana Histrio. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 204. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651913

    Fishes of the Galapagos - Scorpeana Histrio. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 204. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651913

  • Missionary settlement near the Bay of Islands. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 227. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651899

    Missionary settlement near the Bay of Islands. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 227. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651899

  • The new study at Down House. It was at Down House that Charles Darwin (1809-1882) worked on his scientific theories and wrote On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 256. Mono Print !AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives0651895

    The new study at Down House. It was at Down House that Charles Darwin (1809-1882) worked on his scientific theories and wrote On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 256. Mono Print !AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives0651895

  • Mulateers at a camp fire. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 179. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651882

    Mulateers at a camp fire. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 179. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651882

  • Reconstruction of the Mylodon darwini. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 76. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651873

    Reconstruction of the Mylodon darwini. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 76. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651873

  • Mole, palace and cathedral at Rio de Janeiro. Drawing by Augustus Earle (1793-1838), traveller and the original artist on the voyage of HMS Beagle. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 51. Mono Print !AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives0651858

    Mole, palace and cathedral at Rio de Janeiro. Drawing by Augustus Earle (1793-1838), traveller and the original artist on the voyage of HMS Beagle. Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 51. Mono Print !AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives0651858

  • Charles Darwin in 1840. Watercolour by George Richmond (1809 -1896). Charles Robert Darwin was a British naturalist who achieved lasting fame as the originator of the theory of evolution through natural selection. Darwin s five-year voyage on the Beagle brought him eminence as a geologist and fame as a popular author. His biological observations led him to study the transmutation of species and develop his theory of natural selection in 1838. His 1859 book, The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or The Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life, established evolution by common descent as the dominant scientific theory of diversification in nature. From Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 23. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651855

    Charles Darwin in 1840. Watercolour by George Richmond (1809 -1896). Charles Robert Darwin was a British naturalist who achieved lasting fame as the originator of the theory of evolution through natural selection. Darwin s five-year voyage on the Beagle brought him eminence as a geologist and fame as a popular author. His biological observations led him to study the transmutation of species and develop his theory of natural selection in 1838. His 1859 book, The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or The Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life, established evolution by common descent as the dominant scientific theory of diversification in nature. From Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 23. Mono Print UnitedArchives0651855

  • The King Island emu, now extinct (Dromiceius diemenianus). Last specimens collected by Captain. N. Baudin (1754-1803) at King Island in 1802. They disappeared after deforestation; wildfires after 1800 probably destroyed most of the habitat. From Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 244. Local Caption Colour Medium Format Transparency UnitedArchives0651826

    The King Island emu, now extinct (Dromiceius diemenianus). Last specimens collected by Captain. N. Baudin (1754-1803) at King Island in 1802. They disappeared after deforestation; wildfires after 1800 probably destroyed most of the habitat. From Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 244. Local Caption Colour Medium Format Transparency UnitedArchives0651826

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