CONTENTS xvii 



THE DESCENT OF MAN. 



Man distinctly an animal ; moreover a Vertebrate and a Mammal. 

 Comparison of the structure and development of man with 

 other animals. Points of resemblance of man to the higher 

 apes. Rudimentary organs present in man. The tendency to 

 Reversion. 



The few structures found in man which are peculiar to him. 



Other characteristics of man compared with lower animals. 



Application of the Darwinian Theory to the Language of Man. 



Conclusion. Causes known which account for the structure, 

 language, and habits of man. The possibility of other attributes 

 not explained by these laws. 



LECTURE VIII. (Pp. 200-228.) 



THE LIFE AND WORK OF DARWIN. 



Summary of Leading Events. 



Birth 12th February, 1809. 



At School at Shrewsbury 1818 — 1825. 



At University of Edinburgh 1825— 1827. 



At University of Cambridge ... . . 1828 — 1831. 



Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle 1831 — 1836. 



First Note-Book on " Origin of Species " commenced 1st July, 1837. 



Marriage 29th January, 1839. 



"Journal of Researches" published 1839. 



" Zoology and Geology of Voyage of Beagle " . . 1840 — 1846. 

 First outline of " Origin of Species " written . . . 1842. 



" Monograph on the Cirripedia " 1846 — 1854. 



Announcement of the Theory of Natural Selection ) Is t T u ly i8^S. 



by Darwin and Wallace 



" Origin of Species " published l8 5g. 



" Fertilisation of Orchids " 1862. 



" Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication " . 1868. 



" Descent of Man " 1871. 



" Expression of the Emotions " 1872. 



" Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants "... 1875. 



" Insectivorous Plants " 1875. 



" Cross and Self- Fertilisation in Plants " 1876. 

 "The different Forms of Flowers in Plants of the same 



species" ...... ... 1877. 



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