1890 Journal Of Researches by Charles Darwin Antique Natural History Book
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1890 Journal Of Researches by Charles Darwin Antique Natural History Book Journal Of Researches Into The Natural History And Geology Of The Countries Visited During The Voyage Of The H.M.S. "Beagle" Round The World. Under The Command Of Captain Fitz Roy By Charles Darwin Published by T. Nelson And Sons: London 1890 1st Edition In Original Bindings "Journal Of Researches Into The Natural History And Geology Of The Countries Visited During The Voyage Of H.M.S. "Beagle" Round The World is one of the greatest travel narratives and scientific works ever published. Written by Charles Darwin from observations made during the famous voyage of HMS Beagle between 1831 and 1836 under the command of Captain Robert FitzRoy, the book records his encounters with the landscapes, wildlife, geology and peoples of South America, the Pacific islands, Australia and beyond. It was these experiences that laid the intellectual foundation for Darwin's revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection, making this work an essential precursor to On the Origin of Species and one of the most influential scientific travel books of all time. This attractive 1890 T. Nelson & Sons illustrated edition presents Darwin's celebrated narrative in a handsome Victorian format, bound in the publisher's original decorative red cloth with gilt lettering and ornamentation. Richly illustrated throughout with engravings depicting HMS Beagle, dramatic landscapes, geological formations, tropical forests and many of th
- Publisher: T. Nelson And Sons: London
- Year: 1890
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Very Good
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