One of the most influential scientific works of the 19th century, The Descent of Man charts the evolution of humans from their animal origins. Darwin argues that humans and apes share a common ancestor, and traces the development of distinct human characteristics such as language, morality, and artistic expression. Despite its age, this book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, as well as the ongoing debate over evolution and its implications for our understanding of the world and ourselves. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.