About this title: When HMS Beagle sailed out of Devonport on 27 December 1831, Charles Darwin was twenty-two and setting off on the voyage of a lifetime. His journal, here reprinted in a shortened form, shows a naturalist making patient observations concerning geology, natural history, people, places and events. Volcanoes in the Galapagos, the Gossamer spider of Patagonia and the Australasian coral reefs - all are to be found in these extraordinary writings. The insights made here were to set in motion the intellectual currents that led to the most controversial book of the "Victorian age: The Origin of ...
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780140432688ISBN:014043268X
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 432 p. Contains: Illustrations. Penguin Classics. Audience: General/trade. Nice clean pages and cover, tight binding. Some high lighting. read more
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780140432688ISBN:014043268X
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780140432688ISBN:014043268X
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Cover is different from photo shown, cover shows a map, makes are neat and clean, no markings. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 432 p. Contains: Illustrations. Penguin Classics. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Date Published: 1989-10-01
ISBN-13:9780140432688ISBN:014043268X
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780140432688ISBN:014043268X
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780140432688ISBN:014043268X
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 448 pages. (448 pages) when hms beagle sailed out of devonport on 27 december 1831, charles darwin was twenty-two and setting off on the voyage of a lifetime. this title shows a naturalist making patient observations concerning geology, natural history, people, places and events. maps (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 1989-11-07
ISBN-13:9780140432688ISBN:014043268X
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780140432688ISBN:014043268X
Description: Very Good. 014043268x. Light wear to cover; name of previous owner is stamped on bottom textblock edge. Otherwise the book is in perfect condition; pages are clean, binding tight. Evolution. Pasadena's finest independent new and used bookstore.; Penguin Classics; 0.9 x 7.7 x 5 Inches; 448 pages. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Penguin USA, New York
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780140432688ISBN:014043268X
Description: Good. No Dust Jacket. 7 3/4. Trade paper. Minor edgewear and general handling. Occasional underlining. (Evolution-black/white letters) "When the Beagle sailed out of Devonport on 27 December 1831, Charles Darwin was twenty-two and setting off on the voyage of a lifetime. His journal shows a naturalist making patient observations concerning geology and natural history, as well as people, places and events. Volcanoes in the Galapagos, the Gossamer spider of Patagonia, the Australasian coral reefs ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PENGUIN GROUP
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780140432688ISBN:014043268X
Description: New. This richly readable book is the product of Charles Darwin's amazing journey aboard the Beagle where he made observations that led to his revolutionary theory of natural selection. Complete and unabridged. read more
"U enjoyed Darwin's narrative of his travels and observations. I can't help but wonder what his keen observations would be today if he possessed the scientific knowledge that is now available. Reading the book also made me want to visit South America again."
"I like this book as a study of the writing-style, technical language, and scientific perspectives of the time, but it is not essential reading for the study of evolution. Of Darwin and the history of evolutionary theory, surely, but not the active study."
"This is the abridged version by Millicent E. Selsam. Amazing account of Darwin's 5 years at sea. You really get insight into how he was able to put together his theory of evolution. Interesting how he thought through the way coral reefs were formed.Very readable. This version is from the 1950's and probably out of print, but still quite relevant today."
"A really great travel and scientific journal of South America. Recommended reading for anyone planning a trip to Brazil, Patagonia, Ecuador, etc. The historical context and zoological and geological descriptions are interesting to this day."
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