Browse Items (15 total)
Sort by:
Weismann, August
The Evolution Theory, Vol. II
The Evolution Theory, Vol. II
Bound in leather. On the title page, it notes that it was translated with the help of J. Arthur Thompson and Margaret R. Thompson. Weismann promoted Charles Darwin's theories of natural selection and evolution.
Weismann, August
The Evolution Theory, Vol. I
Bound in leather. On the title page, it notes that it was translated with the help of J. Arthur Thompson and Margaret R. Thompson. Weismann promoted Charles Darwin's theories of natural selection and evolution.
Shaw, Bernard
Back to Methuselah. A Metabiological Pentateuch.
Back to Methuselah. A Metabiological Pentateuch.
Contains Edith Wharton's bookplate, and the writing '25 W CE. RK. 6/21'. This is a science fiction series of a preface and five plays. It deals thematically with evolution and humanity, spanning in time from B.C. 4004 to A.D. 31,920.
Romanes, George J.
Animal Intelligence
With two of Wharton's bookplates. Wharton has also added her signature to the fly. A pen mark appears on the bottom of page six. This book is part of the International Scientific Series.
George Romanes (1848-1894) was an evolutionary biologist…
George Romanes (1848-1894) was an evolutionary biologist…
Lock, Robert Heath
Recent Progress in the Study of Variation, Heredity, and Evolution
Book contains several marked passages, with some annotations. See, for instance, Wharton's note "species" (p. 11) and "Mendelism" (p. 19). In addition to owning other books regarding the work of Gregor Mendel, Wharton also satirically features a…
Kelly, Edmond
Evolution and Effort
Book is 2nd edition with a revised and new Preface. Contains inscription by the author: "Mrs Wharton from Edmond Kelly." Several passages are marked. It is in this book that Kelly uses the phrase "the greater inclination" to describe how an…
Huxley, Thomas H.
Man's Place in Nature
"And Other Anthropological Essays"
This book follows Huxley's interpretations and understandings of evolution. He goes through explaining how man and ape could have evolved from the same ancestor.
This is Volume 7 of 9 in the collection of…
This book follows Huxley's interpretations and understandings of evolution. He goes through explaining how man and ape could have evolved from the same ancestor.
This is Volume 7 of 9 in the collection of…
Huxley, Leonard
The Life and Letters of Thomas Henry
This book follows the life and work of Thomas Huxley edited by his son Leonard. This is one of the most complete biographies of Thomas Huxley and his works as a naturalist talking about evolution, anatomy, and scientific exploration.
Volume 1 (of…
Volume 1 (of…
Huxley, Thomas H.
Evolution and Ethics
"And Other Essays"
This book follows lectures and essays working through the topics of evolution and ethics. Most of the first half was a lecture given to the University of Oxford. This is truly a culmination of his wisdom through his support of…
This book follows lectures and essays working through the topics of evolution and ethics. Most of the first half was a lecture given to the University of Oxford. This is truly a culmination of his wisdom through his support of…
Huxley, Thomas H.
Man's Place in Nature
"And Other Anthropological Essays"
This book follows Huxley's interpretations and understandings of evolution. He goes through explaining how man and ape could have evolved from the same ancestor.
This is Volume 7 of 9 in the collection of…
This book follows Huxley's interpretations and understandings of evolution. He goes through explaining how man and ape could have evolved from the same ancestor.
This is Volume 7 of 9 in the collection of…
Darwin, Charles
The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex
The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex
New, revised edition. Wharton named her second collection of short stories (The Descent of Man, 1903) after this text.
Darwin, Charles
Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection: Or the Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life
Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection: Or the Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life
Bound in green cloth; considered to be the definitive version of Darwin's The Origins of Species, as it contains Darwin's final additions and corrections.
Clodd, Edward
Pioneers of Evolution from Thales to Huxley
Pioneers of Evolution from Thales to Huxley
With a portrait of the author.
Inscription: "From C. Edward."
Inscription: "From C. Edward."
Darwin, Charles
The Origin of Species
The Origin of Species
"By Means of Natural Selection Or the Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life."
With corrections and additions from newest (6th) and last edition.
Two volumes.
Signed: "Edith Wharton"
Cover features black embossed red fabric.
Some…
With corrections and additions from newest (6th) and last edition.
Two volumes.
Signed: "Edith Wharton"
Cover features black embossed red fabric.
Some…
Darwin, Charles
A Naturalist's Voyage Round the World
A Naturalist's Voyage Round the World
"Journal of researches into the natural history and geology of the countries visited during the voyage round the world of H.M.S. 'Beagle' under command of Captain Fitz Roy, R.N."
With illustrations.
Includes frontispiece featuring the H.M.S.…
With illustrations.
Includes frontispiece featuring the H.M.S.…