Synopsis

PREFACE I HAVE entitled this volume "Darwiniana" because the pieces republished in it either treat of the ancient doctrine of Evolution, rehabilita. ted and placed upon a sound scientific foundation, since and in consequence of, the publication of the " Origin of Species ; " or they attempt to meet the more weighty of the unsparing criticisms with which that great work was visited for several years after its appearance ; or they record the impression left by the personality of Mr. Darwin on one who had the privilege and the happiness of enjoying his friendship for some thirty years ; or they endeavour to sum up his work and indicate its enduring influence on the course of scientific thought.