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This volume opens a window onto Charles Darwin’s own reflections on humanity’s origins, written at a time when the theory of evolution was still gaining acceptance. Drawing from his earlier essays on species variation, the author traces how Darwin linked the development of the human race to the same natural laws that govern animals and cultivated plants. The introductory pages also reveal the personal hurdles—ill health and publishing delays—that shaped the three‑year effort behind the work.

Beyond the general overview, the book delves into Darwin’s extensive treatment of sexual selection, a topic he regarded as central to understanding both human and animal diversity. It assembles his scattered notes and supplementary observations, offering modern readers a clearer picture of the arguments that once sparked lively debate. Those familiar with Darwin’s “Origin of Species” or his studies of domesticated animals will find this edition a useful companion that bridges those ideas with his later insights on humanity.