Author: DARVIN, CARLS [CHARLES DARWIN]; NEDELJKO DIVAC (TRANSLATOR) ; BORIVOJE NEDIC (EDITOR)
Title: Postanak Vrsta Pomocu Prirodnog Odabiranja ILI OdržAvanje Povladivanih Rasa U Borbi Za ŽIvot [on the Origin of Species - 1st Bosnian Edition]
Description: Beograd: Prosveta. Izdavacko Preduzece Srbije, 1948. 1st Bosnian Edition. Original Quarter Cloth with Printed Boards. With plate & folding genealogical table. Lacks errata slip. Pages yellowed as normal for age. Covers slightly worn & somewhat stained to top right hand corner back cover. Some foxing on front cover. ; GPTThe 1948 Bosnian edition of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species," titled "Postanak vrsta pomocu prirodnog odabiranja ili Održavanje povladivanih rasa u borbi za život," marks a significant historical and cultural milestone as the first translation of this seminal work into Bosnian. This rare edition not only made Darwin's revolutionary ideas on evolution and natural selection accessible to a new audience but also did so in a period marked by post-war reconstruction and ideological shifts in the region. The translation encompasses Darwin’s original theories, which propose that species evolve over time through natural selection, where traits beneficial for survival and reproduction are preserved, leading to gradual changes in the species. This Bosnian version is collectible not only because of its historical value but also due to its rarity and the context of its publication. Released shortly after World War II, it reflects the era's hunger for scientific knowledge and the intellectual rebuilding that was taking place across Europe. As a collectible, it holds immense value for historians, collectors, and scholars interested in the dissemination of scientific thought across different languages and cultures. This edition serves as a testament to the enduring influence of Darwin's work and the global appetite for scientific advancement, bridging language barriers and cultural divides. Freeman F2397 (Darwin-Online) . ; 22 x 15.2 x 2.2 cms; 460 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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