02044cam a22003013u 4500 28380 UtSlPG 20260610133640.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH Bettany, G. T. (George Thomas), 1850-1891 Life of Charles Darwin Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-03-21 E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, René Anderson Benitz, "Life of Charles Darwin" by G. T. Bettany is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth biography of Charles Darwin, focusing on his early life, educational background, and the influential experiences that shaped his journey as a naturalist. It elaborates on his ancestry, education, and the significant events that contributed to his groundbreaking theories in science. The opening of this biography delves into Darwin's family lineage and upbringing, highlighting the notable achievements of his ancestors, including his grandfather, Dr. Erasmus Darwin, a prominent physician and poet, and his father, Robert Waring Darwin. The narrative outlines Darwin's formative experiences, such as the death of his mother during his childhood and his subsequent education at Edinburgh University and Cambridge, where he developed a passion for natural history. It sets the stage for his future endeavors, including the pivotal voyage on the HMS Beagle, which would ultimately lead to his revolutionary ideas on evolution and natural selection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28380 69289 69289