The Life And Letters Of Charles Darwin V2: Including An Autobiographical Chapter: 2 - Softcover

Darwin, Professor Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1428657126 ISBN 13: 9781428657120

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin Volume 2 is a comprehensive collection of letters, personal accounts, and autobiographical chapters that provide a detailed insight into the life and work of the renowned naturalist, Charles Darwin. The book is a continuation of Volume 1 and includes letters written by Darwin during the period 1851 to 1860, which was a crucial period in his life when he was working on his most famous work, On the Origin of Species.The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides a unique perspective on Darwin's life and work. The first section includes an autobiographical chapter written by Darwin himself, which offers a personal account of his childhood, education, and early career. This is followed by a series of letters written by Darwin to his family, friends, and colleagues, which provide insight into his scientific discoveries, personal relationships, and daily life.The second section of the book includes letters written by Darwin to his scientific correspondents, including leading scientists of the time such as Joseph Hooker and Thomas Huxley. These letters provide a fascinating glimpse into Darwin's scientific process and his interactions with other scientists.The final section of the book includes letters written by Darwin to his publishers, which offer a unique perspective on the publication process and the reception of his works. Overall, The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin Volume 2 is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most influential scientists in history.In Two Volumes.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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1428657126
• ISBN 13: 9781428657120
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 580
• Editor: Darwin Francis