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Darwin's Notebook
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Darwin's Notebook (2009) (edit title/settings)

The life, times and discoveries of Charles Robert Darwin

by Jonathan Clements (Author) (edit contributors)

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One of the most fascinating writers and scientists the world has ever seen, Charles Darwin is presented in this journal-like biography through his personal writings and discoveries. Progress with Darwin through his early schooling, his studies in the Galapagos Islands, the writing and... read more

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This book talks about Darwin's early life and books he wrote, lovers, family, what he did for a living. It's completely about his life from begining to end.

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  • “Our ancestor was an animal which breathed water, had a swim bladder, a great swimming tail, an imperfect skull, and undoubtedly was an hermaphrodite! Here is a pleasant genealogy for mankind.”
    Darwin
  • “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, and not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science.”
    Darwin

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England
  • Edinburgh: Darwin went to the University of Edinburgh.

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In later life, Darwin wrote that he wished his grandfather had left some essay or article to posterity that would give his descendants some idea of the formation of his character.

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Introduction
1. Early Life and Schooling
2. Edinburgh and Cambridge
3. Aboard the Beagle
4. Observations and Speculations
5. Darwin at Down
6. On the Origin of Species
7. Acclaim and Criticism
8. Darwin's Later Writings
9. Darwin's Long-Term Legacy
Bibliography and References
Index
Credits

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This book is in Bibliography. (standard series)

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  1. Jonathan Clements (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Running Press Book Publisher
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 978-0-7624-3776-4
Page Count: 160

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Reading Level: Young Adults

It's a biolography about Charles Darwin. Strictly PG rated.

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