Charles Darwin - Darwin, Francis

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Résumé :
Originally published in 1908, this is a collection of Darwin's personal letters, the more scientific ones being omitted. Francis Darwin has tried to arrange the letters into a chronological sequence, although this is at times difficult, ensuring that threads of research and events are linked together. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Contents Include: The Darwins Autobiography Religion Reminiscences Cambridge Life, The Appointment to the Beagle 1828-1831 The Voyage 1831-1836 London and Cambridge 1836-1842 Life at Down 1842-1854 The Foundations of the Origin of Species 1831-1844 The Growth of the Origin of Species 1843-1858 The Writing of the Origin of Species 1843-1858 The Writing of the Origin of the Species June 1858-November 1859 The Publication of the Origin of Species October to December 1859 The Origin of Species, Reviews and Criticisms, Adhesions and Attacks 1860 The Spread of Evolution 1861-1871 Miscellanea, Revival of Geological Work, the Vivisection Question, Honours The Fertilisation of Flowers Climbing Plants, Power of Movement in Plants, Insectivorous Plants, Kew Index of Plant Names Conclusion The Funeral in Westminster Abbey Portraits Keywords: Origin Of Species Francis Darwin Foundations Of The Origin Of Species Chronological Sequence Cambridge Origin Of The Species Personal Letters Reminiscences 1900s Beagle Autobiography Artwork Appointment Threads

Biographie:
FRANCIS DARWIN (1848-1925) was the seventh child of Charles Darwin and worked with his father in the study of botany. His book, The Practical Physiology of Plants (1894) was the first of its kind, and The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin (1887) is his best-known work....

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This unique and intimate biography, compiled by Darwin's son, Francis Darwin, offers a personal look at the life and work of the great naturalist.

The book is structured around an Autobiographical Chapter--a highly personal memoir written by Charles Darwin for his family in 1876 and never intended for public view. This candid account provides an unparalleled view of his childhood, education, motivations, and the mental processes that led to his world-changing theories.

Francis Darwin then supplements this memoir with a selected series of his father's letters. These letters span his entire career, revealing the development of his ideas and his interactions with the scientific community. They trace his life from the voyage of the Beagle through the decades of quiet observation and experimentation at Down House, culminating in the publication of On the Origin of Species and the ensuing reception of his work.

Charles Darwin: His Life Told in an Autobiographical Chapter, and in a Selected Series of his Published Letters is an essential resource for understanding Darwin the man, a powerful self-portrait edited by the person who knew him best.