The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin V1 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163337936)

The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin V1 is a comprehensive biography of one of the most influential scientists in history, written by Darwin himself. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering Darwin's early life, education, and career as a naturalist, while the second volume focuses on his later years and his groundbreaking work on evolution and natural selection.Throughout the book, Darwin provides a detailed account of his personal and professional life, including his travels to South America, the Galapagos Islands, and other parts of the world where he conducted research and collected specimens. He also shares his thoughts and insights on a wide range of topics, from the origins of life to the role of religion in society.In addition to Darwin's own writings, the book includes letters and other documents from his personal correspondence, providing a unique window into the life and times of this remarkable scientist. Whether you are a student of science or simply interested in the history of ideas, The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin V1 is a fascinating and insightful read.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.

Author: Charles Darwin
ISBN-10: 1163337935
ISBN-13: 9781163337936
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 576
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d