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100 1 _aBettany, G. T.
_q(George Thomas),
_d1850-1891
245 1 0 _aLife of Charles Darwin
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-03-21
508 _aE-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, René Anderson Benitz,
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDarwin, Charles, 1809-1882
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28380
999 _c69289
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