I agree with Ron@Ottawa that one should avoid the edition with creationist Ray Comfort, the banana man, but I think that is "The Origin of Species: 150th Anniversary Edition" published by Bridge-Logos Foundation; Anniversary edition in 2009 ISBN-10: 0882709194 ISBN-13: 978-0882709192. So, I hope this EPL catalogue item is different. May I also suggest from the EPL catalogue: The Reluctant Mr. Darwin: An Intimate Portrait of Charles Darwin and the Making of His Theory of Evolution

There are so many versions of this book that it is confusing. This particular one is one big, heavy books, with many illustrations. So if you just want to read the text this is not for you. However, if you have the time and want to thumb through many glossy pages filled with photos and graphs, this one is it. It also has some excerpts from Darwin's diary when he was traveling in the tall ship.

This is not the book by Darwin, but is a bastardized version with a 50-page introduction by religious fanatic Ray Comfort. If you want to read the book by Darwin avoid this version, published by Bridge Logos Foundation and with an intro by Comfort, at all costs. I was mad for beling misled into thinking I had the right book. Ray Comfort needs to be reprimanded for this very disgraceful approach to associate himself with one of the world's greatest scientists. A shameful version of the real book. It should not be in the libraray at all!

i love the way Darwin's prefrontal lobe is huge. poetic justice: both the great apes and the great genius have protruding brows.

This is one of those classics that few people have actually read or would want to. Darwin's writing style dithers and hedges, but you have to bear in mind that he was proposing as radical a paradigm shift for his time as heliocentricism was in the 16th century with far greater implications. He essentially sat on his theory for a couple of decades before rushing to publish ahead of contemporaries who were reaching the same conclusions.

Charles Darwin is very persuasive, so if you a firm believer of God, I strongly suggest to steer clear, because it sort of blows up the whole divine question. This author uses irrefutable proof to back up his theory, and the evidence is quite fascinating. You will learn something from this book, if if you already believe in evolution. His example are broad. Don't forget, this is from a man who practically traveled the world documenting species. Read through the redundant parts with respect this is his life's work in the palm of your hand. Also remember the time period in which this book was written. This was before genetic research and DNA were discovered. This is before hybridism was broadly understood. His work is outstanding for his time. Keep in mind that he is still restricted to the technology of his time. Read his words and have the satisfaction of filling in the holes mentally with modern evidence, completing his theory.