Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Voyage of the Beagle"" by Charles Darwin is a classic travelogue that documents the five-year journey he took on the HMS Beagle, from 1831 to 1836. This edition, V29 of the Harvard Classics, contains Darwin's original journal entries and letters, along with additional notes and commentary from the editor.Throughout the book, Darwin describes the various places he visited, including South America, the Galapagos Islands, and Australia. He documents the different species of plants and animals he encountered, and provides detailed observations on their behavior and characteristics. Darwin's observations and research during this voyage ultimately led to the development of his theory of evolution, which revolutionized the scientific world.The book also includes Darwin's personal reflections on his experiences, as well as his interactions with the diverse cultures and peoples he encountered. This provides readers with a unique perspective on the social and cultural landscape of the 19th century.Overall, ""Voyage of the Beagle"" is a captivating and informative read that offers insight into the mind of one of the most influential scientists in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in science, history, or travel.1909. The text of the present volume shows without further comment the nature of Darwin's labors and their results on his momentous voyage. A few sentences gathered from his autobiography will, however, throw some additional light upon the more personal aspects of the expedition. �������The voyage of the Beagle has been by far the most important event in my life, and has determined my whole career. I have always felt that I owe to the voyage the first real training or education of my mind.�������This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
