Darwin's Finches: Readings in the Evolution of a Scientific Paradigm

Pp. xvi, 492; some text-figures.  Original tan pictorial wrappers, lettered in red and black, lg 8vo.  The author excerpts, collects, and discusses the most illuminating and scientifically significant writings on the finches of the Galapagos to teach the fundamental principles of evolutionary theory and provide a historical record of scientific debate.  No ownership marks and no signs of work.