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The Formation of Vegetable Mould, Through the Action of Worms, with Observations on Their Habits

Charles Darwin’s final major work investigates the crucial role of earthworms in shaping soil, offering a remarkable insight into nature’s slow but powerful processes.

Price range: £7.99 through £24.99

Price range: £7.99 through £24.99

Additional information

Author

Charles Darwin

Imprint

Read & Co. Science

Categories

Biology

Biology & Life Sciences

Natural History

Science, Maths & Medicine

Zoology & Animal Sciences

ISBN

9781444645347, 9781528774666, 9781473374836

Formats Available

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Pages

244

Publication Date

10 June 2009, 17 September 2025, 20 May 2015

Weight 288.4896 kg
Dimensions 5.5 × 8.5 in

Book Description

Charles Darwin’s final major work investigates the crucial role of earthworms in shaping soil, offering a remarkable insight into nature’s slow but powerful processes.

A foundational text in biology and the natural sciences that draws on over forty years of research, Darwin explores how earthworms contribute to soil formation and ecological stability. Combining rigorous experimentation, this work remains a cornerstone in the study of natural history and environmental science.

Republished by Read & Co. Books, this edition brings an essential scientific classic to a new generation of readers. Ideal for students and scholars of biology, ecology, and natural history, it offers lasting value for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of nature’s interconnected systems.

Editorial Reviews

“A monument of patient study”—A Handbook of English Literature, 1897

Chapter Highlights

  • I. Habits of Worms
  • II. Habits of Worms—continued
  • III. The Amount of Fine Earth Brought up by Worms to the Surface
  • IV. The Part Which Worms Have Played in the Burial of Ancient Buildings
  • V. The Action of Worms in the Denudation of the Land
  • VI. The Denudation of the Land—continued
  • VII. Conclusion

The Formation of Vegetable Mould, Through the Action of Worms, with Observations on Their Habits

Price range: £7.99 through £24.99

Charles Darwin’s final major work investigates the crucial role of earthworms in shaping soil, offering a remarkable insight into nature’s slow but powerful processes.

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