THE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCES 



OF 



ORGANIC EVOLUTION. 



ALTHOUGH it is generally recognised that the 

 Origin of Species has produced an effect both 

 on the science and the philosophy of our age 

 which is without a parallel in the history of 

 thought, admirers of Mr. Darwin's genius are 

 frequently surprised at the ignorance of his 

 work which is displayed by many persons who 

 can scarcely be said to belong to the .uncultured 

 classes. The reason of this ignorance is no 

 doubt partly due to the busy life which many 



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