The Voyage of the Beagle (Deseret Alphabet Edition) |
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Author:
| Darwin, Charles |
Series title: | Deseret Alphabet Classics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4960-8321-0 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2014 |
Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $14.00 |
Book Description:
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Charles Darwin (1809-1882) was an English naturalist, and one of the most influential scientists in history.In 1831, he agreed to take a position as naturalist on the HMS Beagle, which was about to depart on a second voyage to con- duct a hydrographic survey of South America. The voyage lasted five years, giving Darwin ample time to make thorough investigations of the natural history of a diverse range of territories. After returning home, he prepared a diary of his journey for...
More DescriptionCharles Darwin (1809-1882) was an English naturalist, and one of the most influential scientists in history.In 1831, he agreed to take a position as naturalist on the HMS Beagle, which was about to depart on a second voyage to con- duct a hydrographic survey of South America. The voyage lasted five years, giving Darwin ample time to make thorough investigations of the natural history of a diverse range of territories. After returning home, he prepared a diary of his journey for publication, which cemented his reputation as one of the most eminent naturalists of his day.