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Volume 9 of The Correspondence of Charles Darwin, published in 1861, showcases the diverse reactions to Darwin's theory of evolution in the year following the release of The Origin of Species. The letters also highlight Darwin's exploration of new projects that demonstrate the practical applications of his theory in the field of natural history. Additionally, the correspondence provides valuable insights into ongoing research during this time period.
The correspondence in this volume continues to reveal the variety of responses to Darwin's species theory in the second year following the publication of The Origin of Species. Darwin also begins to turn to new "evolutionary" projects that illustrate how the theory could be applied to solving important problems in natural history. The letters also yield important new information about contemporary research.
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