Synopsis "Voyage Of The Beagle: V29 Harvard Classics (in English)"
Voyage of the Beagle is a classic travelogue written by Charles Darwin, the renowned naturalist and scientist. The book chronicles Darwin's five-year journey aboard the HMS Beagle, which sailed from England to South America, the Galapagos Islands, Australia, and other parts of the world. During his voyage, Darwin collected specimens of plants, animals, and fossils, and made observations about the geology, climate, and peoples of the regions he visited. These experiences and discoveries would later inform his groundbreaking theory of evolution, which he published in his seminal work, On the Origin of Species.The book is divided into chapters that cover different parts of Darwin's journey, and includes vivid descriptions of the landscapes, wildlife, and people he encountered, as well as his scientific observations and reflections. Voyage of the Beagle is a fascinating and important work that offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential scientists of all time, and provides a unique perspective on the natural world and the history of exploration. This edition is part of the Harvard Classics series, which features a curated selection of classic works from world literature, philosophy, and science.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1909 Edition.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.
