A Darwin Selection

A Darwin Selection (1994) by Mark Ridley – Fontana
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A witty, wide-ranging sampler of Darwin’s greatest hits, A Darwin Selection offers a fresh and accessible look at the original evolutionary influencer. Edited and introduced by zoologist Mark Ridley (no relation to Ridley Scott, unfortunately), this 1994 Fontana paperback distills the choicest passages from Darwin’s works, from The Origin of Species to lesser-known but equally brainy explorations.

Whether you’re a biologist, a curious reader, or just into Victorian beards and bold ideas, this book walks you through natural selection without needing a PhD in Latin or a magnifying glass.

Our copy? Expect a spine that’s been through natural selection itself. There may be underlining, dog-ears, and the distinct scent of old academia. But the ideas inside? Still evolving minds.

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