Darwin And The Beagle
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Alan Moorehead
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin Books., 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This historical account chronicles the transformative voyage of Charles Darwin aboard HMS Beagle, a journey that profoundly shaped his revolutionary theories. Alan Moorehead masterfully reconstructs the scientific expedition, detailing the diverse landscapes and species encountered across South America and the Galápagos Islands. The narrative vividly portrays the challenges and discoveries of the five-year expedition, presenting the intellectual ferment that led to On the Origin of Species. It illustrates the young naturalist's meticulous observations and the gradual development of his groundbreaking ideas on evolution and natural selection. Readers will find a compelling blend of scientific history and adventure, capturing the spirit of 19th-century exploration and intellectual inquiry.
Author: Alan Moorehead
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin Books., 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This historical account chronicles the transformative voyage of Charles Darwin aboard HMS Beagle, a journey that profoundly shaped his revolutionary theories. Alan Moorehead masterfully reconstructs the scientific expedition, detailing the diverse landscapes and species encountered across South America and the Galápagos Islands. The narrative vividly portrays the challenges and discoveries of the five-year expedition, presenting the intellectual ferment that led to On the Origin of Species. It illustrates the young naturalist's meticulous observations and the gradual development of his groundbreaking ideas on evolution and natural selection. Readers will find a compelling blend of scientific history and adventure, capturing the spirit of 19th-century exploration and intellectual inquiry.