| Author |
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 |
| Editor |
Darwin, Francis, Sir, 1848-1925 |
| Title |
Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_and_Letters_of_Charles_Darwin
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Sue Asscher and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2" by Charles Darwin, edited by his son Francis Darwin, is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and experiences of the renowned naturalist Charles Darwin, particularly focusing on his thoughts around the publication of his groundbreaking work, "The Origin of Species." It showcases Darwin's correspondence with fellow scientists and friends, revealing his reflections on the impact of his theories and the subsequent discussions surrounding evolution. The opening of this volume introduces Darwin's journey surrounding the writing and release of "The Origin of Species," detailing significant events from October to December 1859. It features excerpts from Darwin's diary, including insights into the immediate success and reception of his work, as well as letters from contemporaries like Charles Lyell and Asa Gray. These correspondences reflect both supportive and critical reactions, providing a window into the scientific community's responses and Darwin's evolving thoughts on natural selection and species evolution. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Darwin's contributions to science and his personal struggles amid public scrutiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
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| Subject |
Naturalists -- Great Britain -- Correspondence
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| Subject |
Naturalists -- Great Britain -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2088 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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