The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin V1

The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin V1 is a biographical book that provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of the renowned British naturalist, Charles Darwin. The book is written by Darwin himself and is divided into two volumes. The first volume covers Darwin's early life, education, and his voyage on the HMS Beagle, which led to the development of his theory of evolution. The book also includes a collection of Darwin's personal letters, providing insight into his personal life, relationships, and scientific ideas. The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin V1 is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science and the life of one of the most influential figures in modern biology.1897. Part One of Two. Including an Autobiographical Chapter. Darwin the British naturalist who became famous for his theories of evolution and natural selection. Darwin's letters offers a fascinating window into his daily life experience. His son writes in the preface: In choosing letters for publication I have been largely guided by the wish to illustrate my father's personal character. But his life was so essentially one of work, that a history of the man could not be written without following closely the career of the author. Thus it comes about that the chief part of the book falls into chapters whose titles correspond to the names of his books. The letters dating from his early years at Edinburgh University to the publication of The Origin of the Species in 1859, they chart the most exciting years of Darwin's life, including the voyage of the Beagle and the subsequent findings that led to his theory of natural selection. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417930616.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.