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Darwin: The man, his great voyage, and his Theory of Evolution

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John van Wyhe

 

Darwin takes a look at the life of this incredible man, from his birth, his ground-breaking publications and far-flung travels, Darwinism and his theories on evolution, all the way to his final days. Over 160 stunning images and illustrations are included within Darwin, ranging from personal diary entries (such as those he made when deciding whether to marry or not), letters and handwritten notes, as well as sketches from Darwin’s famous works. Revealing the famous scientist’s life in compelling detail, Darwin covers not only his scientific career and On the Origin of Species but his personal struggles also, allowing us to see what truly made the man.

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Dr John van Wyhe is an historian of science at the Department of Biological Sciences and a Fellow of Tembusu College, National University of Singapore. He is the founder and Director of Darwin Online, has edited a volume of Darwin’s complete shorter publications and a volume of his notebooks from the voyage of the Beagle. He lectures and broadcasts on Darwin around the world.
 

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Title: Darwin: The man, his great voyage, and his Theory of Evolution
Author: John van Wyhe
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Weight: 748g
Published Year: 2018
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group
ISBN: 978-0233005362
Dimensions: 19.05 x 1.91 x 24.77 cm
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