Charles Darwin bicentennial - 12th February 2009

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    Origin of Species - Introduction

    It is odd that most people refer to this book as 'The Origin of Species'. when there is no 'the'and yet 'The Lord of the Rings' is often referred to without the first 'the'...

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    1. CharlesFred 52 months ago | reply

      Thank you Vic Acid, you are right - the publisher of my version must have just been a bit lazy. And you are absolutely right, the timing was perfect. I am remindde that the first two men who tried to even translate the bible into English were killed as heretics.

    2. kool_skatkat 52 months ago | reply

      Species had to start somewhere, even if it's a book.

    3. khosey1 52 months ago | reply

      I've always thought the same thing about both titles. I've seen the title written both ways for Species though.

      Cool shot for today! I couldn't find my copy.

    4. thisisliway 37 months ago | reply

      if this book is for sale could you please let me know as i would love a copy of it. thanks!

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