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245 1 3 _aLe Tour du Monde; Voyage d'un naturaliste. :
_bJournal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2. sem. 1860
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-08-24
508 _aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520 _a"Le Tour du Monde; Voyage d'un naturaliste" by Various is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work compiles various articles from a journal focusing on travel and exploration, highlighting the naturalist observations and experiences of Charles Darwin in the Galapagos Islands, emphasizing the unique flora and fauna found there. The book aims to captivate readers interested in natural history, exploration, and the intricacies of ecological diversity. The opening of the text introduces the subject of the Galapagos archipelago as explored by Darwin, who participated in the scientific mission aboard the HMS Beagle. He describes the volcanic nature of the islands, the peculiarities of their vegetation, and the myriad unique species, particularly focusing on the reptiles and birds. Notable observations include the distinctive giant tortoises and various birds that showcase adaptive traits exclusive to the islands. Darwin's keen eye for detail and exploration provides insights into the natural world, making the opening portion both educational and enticing for readers intrigued by science and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGeography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Periodicals
653 _aTravelers -- Periodicals
700 1 _aCharton, Édouard,
_d1807-1890
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26415
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