The Various Contrivances

This is one of Darwin's lesser-known works, which explores the ways in which nature has solved problems through the process of natural selection. It covers topics such as the structure of flowers, instinct in animals, and the evolution of language. Anyone interested in evolutionary biology or natural history would appreciate this book.
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