The book "Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection" was written by the outstanding British entomologist and evolutionist Edward Bagnall Poulton. This work examines in detail the life and activities of Charles Darwin, one of the most influential scientists in history. The author analyzes his enormous contribution to the development of biology and evolutionary theory, focusing on the concept of natural selection. The book explains in detail Darwin's ideas and their impact on science, society and human consciousness. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and evolutionary biology.