The expression of the emotions in man and animals c. 1872

This is the title page of Charles Darwin's book "The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals", published in 1872. Darwin, known for his work on evolutionary theory, explored the universality of emotional expressions across species. This book, with its straightforward title and simple design, reflects the scientific objectivity and clarity of Darwin's writing style. The book's small size, with dimensions of 194mm x 139mm, makes it a compact and accessible work, suggesting its intended audience was broad, spanning both the scientific and general public.