In October 1844 Transmutation became a middle class talking point with the anonymous publication of "Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation" by Robert Chambers presenting Lamarckian a best-seller in fashionable society circles and going into new editions.
In October 1844 Transmutation became a middle class talking point with the anonymous publication of "Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation" by Robert Chambers presenting Lamarckian views. It brought the notion of transmutation out into the public arena and was a sensation, quickly becoming a best-seller in fashionable society circles and going into new editions.