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On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin
Considered to be one of the books that changed the world and how we view ourselves, On The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin was met with incredulous horror when it was first published in 1859. The revolutionary, almost blasphemous ideas it described were seen as antithetical to the existing ideas of Creation contained in […] -
Through Magic Glasses and Other Lectures by Arabella B. Buckley (1840 - 1929)
“The present volume is chiefly intended for those of my young friends who have read, and been interested in, The Fairyland of Science. It travels over a wide field, pointing out a few of the marvellous facts which can be studied and enjoyed by the help of optical instruments. It will be seen at a […] -
Anatomy of the Human Body by Henry Gray
Henry Gray’s classic anatomy textbook was first published in 1858 and has been in continuous publication ever since, revised and expanded through many successive editions. This recording is of the public-domain 1918 US edition (some information may be outdated). More great books at LoyalBooks.com -
The Curious and the Bizarre
What do deep sea monsters, Edger Allen Poe, and Shakespeare have in common? They’re all in this collection of Biodiversity Heritage Library materials showcasing some of the strangest books this library has to offer.