The second volume of Browne's magisterial biography of Charles Darwin triumphantly fulfills expectations as it continues and rounds out Darwin's life.
The second volume of Browne's magisterial biography of Charles Darwin triumphantly fulfills expectations as it continues and rounds out Darwin's life. of photos.
Traces the life of the great British scientist, describes his travels as a naturalist, and traces the development of his theories.
Traces the life of the great British scientist, describes his travels as a naturalist, and traces the development of his theories.
[This book covers the] events that finally forced the "Origin of Species" into print. [Darwin] suddenly found himself and his ideas being disucssed -- and often attacked -- in circles far beyond those of his familiar scientific community. Demonized by some, defended by others ..…
Traces the life of the great British scientist, describes his travels as a naturalist, and traces the development of his theories.
In 1858 Charles Darwin was forty-nine years old, a gentleman scientist living quietly at Down House in the Kent countryside, respected by fellow biologists and well liked among his wide and distinguished circle of acquaintances. He was not yet a focus of debate; his "big book on…