Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species

This is an illustrated, abridged adaptation of Charles Darwin's foundational scientific text. The book follows the logic of his argument for evolution by natural selection. It begins with his voyage on the HMS Beagle, his key observations of wildlife (particularly finches in the Galapagos), and his study of domestic breeding. It then clearly explains the concepts of variation, inheritance, and the 'struggle for existence,' culminating in the theory of natural selection and the branching 'tree of life.' The narrative is a mix of biography, travelogue, and scientific explanation.