On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or The Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life.

The exploration of evolution and natural selection forms the core of this landmark scientific work. Charles Darwin presents extensive evidence demonstrating how the diversity of life developed through a branching evolutionary process and common descent. Drawing from his observations during the Beagle voyage in the 1830s, along with further research and correspondence, the book establishes foundational concepts in evolutionary biology, influencing scientific thought profoundly since its publication in 1859.