The Voyage of the Beagle

Embark on an intellectual adventure with 'The Voyage of the Beagle,' Charles Darwin's seminal journal chronicling his transformative journey aboard HMS Beagle. This acclaimed Penguin Classics edition, expertly edited by Janet Brown and Michael Neve, vividly captures the essence of Darwin's observations on natural history, geology, and the diverse ecosystems he encountered. With 448 pages filled with illuminating descriptions of volcanic landscapes, remarkable wildlife from the Galapagos Islands, and intricate details of the Australasian coral reefs, this book is a treasure for history enthusiasts and budding naturalists alike. Discover the origins of Darwin's theories that laid the groundwork for modern evolutionary biology and sparked debates that continue to thrive today. This volume not only reprints Darwin's journal but also includes insightful notes, maps, and appendices that deepen the reader's understanding of the historical context. Plus, readers will appreciate the essay on scientific geology and the Bible by Robert FitzRoy, Darwin’s friend and the Captain of the Beagle. Dive into the pages of 'The Voyage of the Beagle' to explore the wonders of nature that inspired some of the most groundbreaking scientific ideas of all time. Perfect for anyone interested in evolution, natural sciences, and the Victorian era. Enjoy FREE shipping on this must-have educational classic from Smartfox NZ.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140432688
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1989
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 448


Description:
The Voyage of the Beagle is Charles Darwin's account of the momentous voyage which set in motion the current of intellectual events leading to The Origin of Species. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction and notes by Janet Brown and Michael Neve.When HMS Beagle sailed out of Devonport on 27 December 1831, Charles Darwin was twenty-two and setting off on the voyage of a lifetime. His journal, here reprinted in a shortened form, shows a naturalist making patient observations concerning geology, natural history, people, places and events. Volcanoes in the Galapagos, the Gossamer spider of Patagonia and the Australasian coral reefs - all are to be found in these extraordinary writings. The insights made here were to set in motion the intellectual currents that led to the theory of evolution, and the most controversial book of the Victorian age- The Origin of Species.This volume reprints Charles Darwin's journal in a shortened form. In their introduction Janet Brown and Michael Neve provide a background to Darwin's thought and work, and this edition also includes notes, maps, appendices and an essay on scientific geology and the Bible by Robert FitzRoy, Darwin's friend and Captain of the Beagle.If you enjoyed The Voyage of the Beagle, you might enjoy Darwin's On the Origin of Species, also available in Penguin Classics.

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