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On the Origin of Species

John Murray

Charles Darwin's 1859 book setting out the theory of evolution by natural selection.

Facts
Author
Charles Darwin
Publisher
John Murray
Publication Year
1859
Source Type
book
Reliability Tier
1
Primary source: the original published work stating the theory itself.
Sources
On the Origin of Species
Charles Darwin, John Murray, 1859
Claims Backed By This Source (9 claims)

This source backs 9 claims across the atlas. As facts: 7 well-attested. As cited relationships: 1 holds. Plus 1 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.

Disposition By Topic

  • Sources, 5 claims: 5 well-attested.
  • Theories, 4 claims: 2 well-attested, 1 holds, 1 general references.

Well-attested

7

Holds

1

General References

1
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