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Name: Darwin
Author: Adrian J. Desmond

Adrian J. Desmond’s biography of Charles Darwin offers an in‑depth look at the naturalist’s life and work. It follows Darwin from his early formative years through his five‑year voyage on the HMS Beagle, the development of his theory of evolution, and the cautious way he guarded his ideas for two decades before publishing the Origin of Species. The book draws on newly transcribed and unpublished letters, extensive research, and numerous photographs—many previously unavailable—to portray Darwin’s scientific achievements, personal hardships, and the wider Victorian societal debates about science and religion.

First publish date: 1991

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Adrian J. Desmond

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