Darwin’s Descent of Man (1930) — Pocket Thinker’s Library Edition

Portable 1930 Thinker’s Library Edition of Darwin’s Evolution Classic

Curious how Darwin explained humanity’s place in nature—yet don’t want to wrestle a massive volume? This 1930 Thinker’s Library hardback distills The Descent of Man to Part I and Darwin’s own concluding remarks from Part III. It slips into a coat pocket but still packs the evolutionary punch that reshaped science.

Quick Specs

• 7 × 5 × 0.5 in • 244 pages
• Genre: Science / Evolution
• Author: Charles Darwin
• Series: Thinker’s Library № 12
• Publisher: Watts & Co., London, 1930
• Language: English • Preface by Major Leonard Darwin
• Cloth boards with Art Deco silhouette

Condition

• ∙ Sturdy binding; pages clean, mild toning
• ∙ Boards show corner rubs & spine fade
• ∙ Small ink price on front endpaper
• ∙ No text markings or loose leaves

Why You’ll Love It

∙ Compact, collectible series known for making big ideas portable

∙ Early 20th‑century printing—great shelf charm

∙ Ideal reading copy when Origin feels too bulky

∙ Free U.S. shipping already included

About the Author

Charles Darwin (1809‑1882) spent two decades refining the theories that underlie modern biology. The Descent of Man (1871) extended natural selection to humankind, sparking debate that still inspires science today.

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