1892 Formation of Vegetable Mould Through Earthworms by Charles Darwin

Description: The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms, with Observations on their Habits. By Charles Darwin, LL.D., F.R.S. With Illustrations. New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1892, ex-library, 326 pp, 9 x 6", 8vo. In fair condition. Ex-library: Owosso College Library of Owosso, Michigan - Presented by Mrs. Clara Mayo on July 1, 1965. Normal wear to extremities. Light scuffing to edges; corners are bumped and worn. Gilt lettering on spine bright and clean. Sticker residue to tail of spine. Black painted stamping only on front board, back board is blind stamped. Front gutter split, binding mesh exposed. Ex-libris sticker on front pastedown and end-page. Marginalia in a few instances. Light toning throughout text-block. Rear end-page exhibits chipping. Library card catalogue pocket glued to rear pastedown. Binding intact. Please see photos. The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms, with Observation on their Habits is Charles Darwin's last scientific book he wrote before his death. Exploring earthworm behavior and ecology, it continued the theme common throughout his work: gradual changes over a long period of time can lead to large and sometimes surprising consequences. It was the first significant work on soil bioturbation, although that term was not used by Darwin. Front gutter is fragile, but otherwise a scholarly work which can be read and used for research. FORN-MSB-0723-0720-HK313

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