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Darwin on the Beagle

By (author) Harrison Christian

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The story of the voyage that changed human understanding forever. In 1831, Charles Darwin set out on an expedition to South America, brought along as a gentleman companion for Captain Robert FitzRoy. Initially conceived as a Christian mission, the voyage would change drastically as the Beagle sailed through the Pacific, with Darwinâ€™s observations becoming the building blocks of his revolutionary theory of evolution. Â This theory put the rational, scientific Darwin at odds with the deeply religious FitzRoy, who would go on to publicly denigrate Darwin and his heretic ideas. Unbeknownst to FitzRoy, his young friendâ€™s intellect would one day tower over the voyage and his own career. Â A fascinating look at this seminal journey and the differences between Darwin and FitzRoy, which captures the tension of the Victorian period â€“ an age torn between religious certainty and scientific doubt. PRAISE FOR DARWIN ON THE BEAGLE â€˜Christianâ€™s writing style is crisp, and the pace of the narrative is carefully controlled. The book is not overloaded with superfluous detail or obtuse academic posturing. The result for the reader is an appetite for the story that grows with the reading.â€™Â â€“Â Sunday Star Times 'This book offers a vivid and accessible retelling of Charles Darwinâ€™s historic voyage aboard HMS Beagle, casting light on one of the most pivotal scientific journeys in history ... Christian infuses the narrative with rich detail, personal reflection, and a storytellerâ€™s flair that brings the 19th-century world to life. He deftly integrates excerpts from Darwinâ€™s and Fitzroyâ€™s own journals and correspondence, grounding the storytelling in primary sources while maintaining a modern, readable tone.'Â â€“Â Good Reading Â

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