The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, Volume I: including an Autobiographical Chapter - Softcover

Darwin, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1646794338 ISBN 13: 9781646794331

Publisher: Cosimo Classics, 1887

Synopsis

"In the selection and arrangement of the material he [Francis Darwin] was chiefly guided by a wish to portray his father's personal character, and he succeeded...in giving a true picture of the man and the student, the methods of Darwin's work and the gradual development of his opinions." -The Times (1925)

The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, Volume I (1896) is a compilation of letters written by Darwin, as well as an autobiographical chapter intended less for publication and more to inform his children and grandchildren. The first biography of Darwin, it was edited by his son, Francis Darwin and was touted as "one of the best biographies ever written" by The Times in 1925. This glimpse into Darwin's early years as a naturalist and his family life is a must read for all who love science and history.

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CHARLES DARWIN (1809-1882), English scientist, naturalist, and geologist, revolutionized science, especially biology, with his theory of evolution through natural selection. As a passenger aboard the Beagle, Darwin became intrigued by the existence of different species in different geographical locations, which aided in the development of his theory. In addition to The Origin of Species, he is also remembered for The Voyage of the Beagle, and The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cosimo Classics
• Publication date: 1887
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1646794338
• ISBN 13: 9781646794331
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 578