The limit of man s knowledge in any subject possesses a high interest which is perhaps increased by its close neighbourhood to the realms of imagination.
WorksOn The Origin Of Species; The Voyage Of The Beagle; The Descent Of Man, And Selection In Relation To Sex; The Expression Of The Emotions In Man And Animals; Insectivorous Plants; The Power Of Movement In Plants; The Formation Of Vegetable Mould Through The Action Of Worms
AwardsWollaston Medal; Royal Medal; Copley Medal; Order Of Merit For Arts And Science; Fellow Of The Royal Society