History of Biology & Life Sciences, History of Science, Naturalists - Biography, Evolution

Charles Darwin's Beagle Diary

Name: Charles Darwin's Beagle Diary
Author: Charles Darwin
ISBN: 9780521003179

by Charles Darwin, R. D. Keynes (Editor), Richard Darwin Keynes

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Overview

Here is a fascinating record of one of the most famous journeys ever made. This work constitutes an accurate historical document as well as an evocative travelog that conveys Charles Darwin's personal account of the voyage with freshness and immediacy.

Synopsis

A fascinating record of one of the most famous journeys ever made.

Booknews

A transcript of the diary kept by Darwin throughout the Beagle voyage in which he recorded his daily activities, not only on board the ship, but also during several long journeys that he made in Patagonia and Chile. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author, Charles Darwin

Scientist Charles Darwin once asserted that "a scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections -- a mere heart of stone." Indeed, his objective take on evolution asserted in The Origin of Species shook the foundations of traditional religion to its core.