The Origin of Species

Published in 1859, “On the Origin of Species” by Charles Darwin is a significant piece of scientific literature that has established the foundations of modern evolutionary biology. Flying in the face of the mainstream religious doctrine of the time, Darwin argued natural evolutionary processes cause the adaptation of living organisms. This book establishes a primary understanding of natural selection and the evolutionary processes that have helped shape all species. Due to its ground-breaking contributions, “On the Origin of Species” has been deemed one of the influential books ever written.