Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage Round the World of H.M.S. Beagle Under the Command of Captain Fitz Roy, R.N.
This is Charles Darwin's travel journal from the voyage of HMS Beagle, describing natural history and geology of the places visited. It offers a vivid account of landscapes, wildlife, and people, and shows the observations that shaped Darwin's scientific thinking. Worth listening to for its engaging narrative and historical significance.
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Cover of the original edition (Project Gutenberg, public domain).
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Opening of the book
A NATURALIST’S VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD First Edition May 1860 Second Edition May 1870 Third Edition February 1872 Fourth Edition July 1874 Fifth Edition March 1876 Sixth Edition January 1879 Seventh Edition May 1882 Eighth Edition February 1884 Ninth Edition August 1886 Tenth Edition January 1888 Eleventh Edition January 1890 Reprinted June 1913 [Illustration] H.M.S. BEAGLE IN STRAITS OF MAGELLAN. MT SARMIENTO IN THE DISTANCE. Journal of Researches into the
Natural History & Geology of the countries visited during the voyage round the world of H.M.S. Beagle under the command of Captain Fitz Roy, R.N. By Charles Darwin, M.A., F.R.S. AUTHOR OF ‘ORIGIN OF SPECIES,’ ETC. [Illustration] A new edition with illustrations by R. T. Pritchett of places visited and objects described. LONDON JOHN MURRAY, ALBEMARLE STREET 1913.
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