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University of Maryland: Darwin Wallace Evolution Paper

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A comprehensive description of the papers on Natural Selection published by both Darwin and Wallace in 1858. Includes full copy of Wallace's paper, 'On the Law which has regulated the Introduction of New Species.' Also includes transcripts of letters between Darwin and Wallace, as well as a letters of introduction by Charles Lyell and Joseph Hooker.

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natural selection, charles darwin, evolution

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'the origin of species', alfred russell wallace, alfred wallace, darwin, evolutionary theory, famous documents, wallace, alfred russel wallace

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