The Daemon Of Darwin (1885)

The Daemon of Darwin is a book written by the American naturalist and ornithologist, Elliott Coues, in 1885. The book is a critical analysis of the theory of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin in his seminal work, ""On the Origin of Species."" Coues argues that Darwin's theory is incomplete and flawed, and that it fails to account for certain aspects of the natural world.In the book, Coues presents a detailed critique of Darwin's theory, focusing on its limitations and inconsistencies. He argues that Darwin's theory is overly simplistic and fails to account for the complexity and diversity of life on Earth. Coues also takes issue with Darwin's emphasis on natural selection as the primary mechanism of evolution, arguing that other factors such as genetic drift and hybridization are equally important.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Darwin's theory. Coues draws on his extensive knowledge of natural history and biology to provide detailed examples and evidence to support his arguments. He also engages with other prominent scientists of the time, including Alfred Russel Wallace and Ernst Haeckel, to provide a comprehensive analysis of the state of evolutionary theory in the late 19th century.Overall, The Daemon of Darwin is a thought-provoking and insightful critique of one of the most influential scientific theories of all time. Coues' arguments and evidence continue to be debated and discussed by scientists and scholars to this day, making the book a valuable contribution to the ongoing dialogue surrounding the theory of evolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.