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The Voyage Of The Beagle

The Voyage Of The Beagle

Darwin Charles

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
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9789359958897
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'The Voyage of the Beagle' is a seminal work by means of the famend British naturalist Charles Darwin, recounting his 5-12 months’ journey aboard the HMS Beagle, from 1831 to 1836. The book presents a charming and insightful account of the voyage, which took him round the sector and played a pivotal position within the development of his idea of evolution by herbal choice. The narrative takes readers on a systematic expedition, exploring the vegetation, fauna, geology, and various cultures encountered in South America, the Galápagos Islands, Australia, and other areas. Darwin’s meticulous observations and the wealth of records accrued during the voyage laid the muse for his groundbreaking work, 'On the Origin of Species.' In 'The Voyage of the Beagle,' Darwin demonstrates his keen powers of statement and his capacity to synthesize geological and organic information. He offers a detailed report of the animals and plants he encountered, in conjunction with the geological formations and the insights gained from interactions with indigenous peoples. The book serves as a travelogue, herbal records account, and scientific exploration blended into one, presenting readers a glimpse into the thoughts of a younger scientist at the cusp of one of the most transformative medical discoveries in history.

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