Charles Darwin's Letters: A Selection 1825-1859

by Burkhardt, Frederick (Editor)

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Cambridge University Press, 1996. Hardback 1st Edition Fine in Fine dust jacket. Foreword by Stephen Jay Gould. Letters offer a window into Darwin's daily experience, scientific observation, personal concerns and friendships. Covers the most exciting years of Darwin's life, including the voyage of the Beagle. ISBN: 0521562120

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This selection of Darwin's letters offers a fascinating window into his daily experience, scientific observations, personal concerns, and friendships. From his early years at Edinburgh University to the publication of "The Origin of Species" in 1859, they chart the most exciting years of Darwin's life, including the voyage of the Beagle and subsequent findings that led to his theory of natural selection.