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The Voyage of the Beagle
The fascinating book "The Voyage of the Beagle" did two things for Darwin. This book brought him the start of his fame and respect, and also informed readers on the plants, animals, rocks, and fossils he collected along the way. Click here to learn more about why "The Voyage of the Beagle" was so important. -
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"On the Origin of Species" and The Copley Medal
The Copley Medal is an award presented to scientists with astounding and groundbreaking research in their respected areas of study. The book "On the Origin of Species" written in 1859 was one of the most notable reasons Darwin was presented with this award. Darwin's theories of evolution are important even in modern science. Check out this video here to learn more about his concepts of evolution. -
Ground Breaking Work on the Evolution of Plants
"Fertilisation of Orchids" a book written by Darwin discussed how Orchids are fertilized by insects. This brought later scientific advancement and discovery in that this concept can be applied to several different types of plants as well. Later books were published to further back up his concepts mentioned in this book. -
Theory of Sexual Selection
This theory discusses how certain traits possessed can increase the chance of survival and/or finding a mate. Darwin discusses this in his book, "The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex". This book puts apes in our family tree which came with a lot of controversy. Check out this video here to learn more about Darwin's theory of sexual selection.
