1882 Charles DARWIN Movements Habits Climbing Plants EVOLUTION Natural Science



“The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants,” Charles Darwin investigates the adaptive behaviors of various climbing plants, supporting his theory of natural selection. Published after his monumental work, “Origin of Species,” this volume serves as part of Darwins extensive exploration of plant life to bolster evidence for his evolutionary theories. Darwin categorizes climbing plants into four main classes, with a predominant focus on twining plants and leaf climbers, further divided into leaf climbers and tendril bearers. Through an elaborate analysis, backed by over a hundred diverse species and complemented by 13 in-text illustrations crafted by his son, George, Charles Darwin unravels the spontaneous revolving habits and adaptive strategies of climbing plants. He underscores the evolutionary significance of circumnutation, asserting its crucial role in fostering a plethora of plant adaptations to various environmental challenges. Darwin elucidates how these climbing mechanisms, ranging from twining to utilizing tendrils, hooks, and roots, confer advantages such as stability in windy settings and efficiency in resource utilization in dense forests. The book concludes with a contemplative reflection on the selective advantages of mobility in plants, challenging the conventional distinction between plants and animals based on movement. Darwins work remains a seminal contribution to botany, providing a nuanced understanding of plant adaptation and evolution.



This specific, 1882 edition from publisher, John Murray marks the initial inclusion of the authors supplementary notes in the Preface, as well as a list of five lines detailing errata found on the final page of the Contents section. As these pertain to mistakes made by the author and not just typographical errors, and have persisted unaltered in later reprints from the stereos, this final version embodies the works definitive text thus making it highly desirable for collectors and researchers alike.



Item number: #41539

Price: $599



DARWIN, Charles



The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants.



London: John Murray, 1882. 1st edition (3rd thousand)



Details:

Collation: Complete

ix, [1], 208, [32]

Numerous signatures with uncut pages

13 in-text woodcut engravings

Reference(s): Freeman – BNHB 909; Darwin 220

Provenance: Bookplate – Dene Park

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

Green cloth

Size: ~7.75in X 5.25in (19.5cm x 13.5cm)



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