To John Murray [28 June 1845]
Summary
If copies [of part one of Journal of researches] are to be sent to periodicals for review, suggests Gardeners’ Chronicle.
MS for second part will be ready in four to five days.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [28 June 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.19–20) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-881 |
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- … To John Murray [28 June 1845] …
- … Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.19–20) Charles Robert Darwin Down [28 June 1845] John Murray …
- … RN. 2d edition, corrected, with additions. By Charles Darwin. London: John Murray. 1845. …
- … of researches 2d ed. was to be published on 1 July 1845, a Tuesday (see letter to J. …
- … D. Hooker, [27 June 1845] ). The Journal of researches 2d ed. was …
- … in the Gardeners’ Chronicle and Agricultural Gazette , no. 32, 9 August 1845, p. 546; no. …
- … 40, 4 October 1845, p. 675. …
To John Murray [5 April 1845]
Summary
Thanks for note. Believes agreement with Henry Colburn does not cover 2d ed. of Journal of researches. Regrets Murray’s Colonial Library series will require one-fifth reduction of text; will consult Lyell on how to reduce scientific part. Prefers that JM consult with Colburn, but in case he declines, encloses draft of letter he would send to Colburn. Anticipates co-operation of Colburn, as he has paid CD nothing for 1st ed. of Journal.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [5 Apr 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.3–7) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-851 |
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- … To John Murray [5 April 1845] …
- … John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.3–7) Charles Robert Darwin Down [5 Apr 1845] John Murray …
- … was 5 April. See letter to John Murray, 20 March [1845] . Murray evidently agreed to …
- … do this, see letters to John Murray , [10 April 1845] , 12 …
- … April [1845] , and …
- … 17 [April 1845] , n. 1. …
To John Murray [10 April 1845]
Summary
Is certain he never signed any paper with Henry Colburn or he would have kept a copy as he did of FitzRoy’s agreement. Wishes JM success in his negotiations with Colburn; asks him to remind Colburn that the copperplate has been left with editor of German edition.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [10 Apr 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.10–11) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-855 |
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- … To John Murray [10 April 1845] …
- … Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.10–11) Charles Robert Darwin Down [10 Apr 1845] John Murray …
- … MS) recording that he paid for a trip to London on 10 April 1845. This was the only trip …
- … recorded between the dates of letters to John Murray , [5 April 1845] and …
- … 12 April [1845] . It seems that CD now sent his original copy of the agreement between …
- … first sent a transcript to Murray in his letter of 20 March [1845] . For the text of …
- … the agreement see letter to John Murray, 20 March [1845] . Ernst Dieffenbach . …
To John Murray [23 June 1845]
Summary
Asks JM to look at William Clowes’s arrangement of the title. CD had intended Journal to stand alone, so scientific part would be less prominent. His health is poor.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [23 June 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.21–22) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-878 |
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- … To John Murray [23 June 1845] …
- … Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.21–22) Charles Robert Darwin Down [23 June 1845] John Murray …
- … RN. 2d edition, corrected, with additions. By Charles Darwin. London: John Murray. 1845. …
- … of researches 2d ed. See also CD’s subsequent letters to Murray of [26 June 1845] and [ …
- … 28 June 1845] . The British Association …
- … met in Cambridge from 19 to 23 June 1845. …
To John Murray [23 August 1845]
Summary
Has again overrun his limits [in MS of third part of Journal of researches]. Sends JM a proof sheet of his account of Cape of Good Hope for decision whether to strike it out and save four pages.
Favourable notice of Journal has appeared in Gardeners’ Chronicle.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [23 Aug 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff. 31–32) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-903 |
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- … To John Murray [23 August 1845] …
- … 33, 16 August 1845, p. 563. …
- … Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff. 31–32) Charles Robert Darwin Down [23 Aug 1845] John Murray …
- … 39). Gardeners’ Chronicle and Agricultural Gazette , no. 32, 9 August 1845, p. 546; no. …
- … RN. 2d edition, corrected, with additions. By Charles Darwin. London: John Murray. 1845. …
To John Murray [3 July 1845]
Summary
Thanks JM for present of 12 copies [of first part of Journal of researches, 2d ed.]. MS [of second part] will be sent to printer Monday or Tuesday.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [3 July 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff. 27–28) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-885 |
To John Murray 17 [April 1845]
Summary
Pleased to hear that Colburn has behaved more liberally than CD anticipated. Three numbers of the Colonial Library, each of 171 pages, will hold his Journal of researches. Accepts financial arrangements for its publication offered by JM.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 17 [Apr 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.23–23A) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-857 |
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- … To John Murray 17 [April 1845] …
- … Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.23–23A) Charles Robert Darwin Down 17 [Apr 1845] John Murray …
- … s . Journal of researches 2d ed. had no map. See letter to John Murray, [4 June 1845] . …
- … RN. 2d edition, corrected, with additions. By Charles Darwin. London: John Murray. 1845. …
- … The letter is undated, but is endorsed ‘April 1845’. In a letter to Leonard Horner dated [ …
To John Murray 17 March [1845]
Summary
CD has heard from Lyell that JM is inclined to publish a second edition of Journal of researches. His agreement with Henry Colburn leaves CD free to publish with anyone. Will have no further relations with Colburn. Discusses details of proposed revisions.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 17 Mar [1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.354–355) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-841 |
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- … To John Murray 17 March [1845] …
- … Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.354–355) Charles Robert Darwin Down 17 Mar [1845] John Murray …
- … researches (see letter to Charles Lyell, [8 February 1845] ). This refers to the incident …
- … CD’s letter to John Murray, 12 April [1845] . The notes were made for Ernst Dieffenbach’s …
- … letter to C. G. Ehrenberg, 23 January [1845] ) but they have not been found and may not …
To John Murray 27 August [1845]
Summary
Has finished MS for second edition of Journal of researches. Instructs JM regarding author’s copies, and woodcuts; asks to be informed if volume sells well.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 27 Aug [1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42153 ff.8–9) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-908 |
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- … To John Murray 27 August [1845] …
- … Murray Archive) (Ms.42153 ff.8–9) Charles Robert Darwin Down 27 Aug [1845] John Murray …
- … expense (see letter to John Murray, [31 May 1845] ). The remaining woodcuts were borrowed …
- … of Coral reefs and Volcanic islands . See letters to John Murray , [31 May 1845] and [ …
- … 27 July 1845] . Hearne 1795 . In the headnote to ‘The complaint of a forsaken Indian …
To John Murray [27 July 1845]
Summary
Sent last sheet [of second part of Journal of researches] to printer yesterday. Will send half of MS for next part in four or five days.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [27 July 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.15–16) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-896 |
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- … To John Murray [27 July 1845] …
- … Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.15–16) Charles Robert Darwin Down [27 July 1845] John Murray …
- … of Journal of researches 2d ed. on 2 August 1845 ( Freeman 1977 , p. 35). Journal of …
- … Down House MS) he recorded on 5 August 1845 a payment of £1 2 s for ‘J. Lee woodcuts …
- … Charles Darwin. London: John Murray. 1845. Journal of researches : Journal of researches …
To John Murray 2 September [1845]
Summary
Encloses signed receipt for promissory note for £150 from John Murray. Hopes to have pleasure of meeting him soon. Is particularly obliged for promise of information on success of volume.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 2 Sept [1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42153 ff.1–2) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-911 |
To John Murray [23 April 1845]
Summary
Has lost a week’s work on Journal of researches owing to poor health. Has copperplate of map, and favours inclusion. Thinks book should be called a "Journal".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [23 Apr 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.12–12A) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-858 |
To John Murray 20 [June 1845]
Summary
Writes to report progress on MS of second part [of Journal of researches].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 20 [June 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff. 33–34) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-877 |
To John Murray 16 [July 1845]
Summary
Sent MS [of second part of Journal of researches] to William Clowes [printer] on the 7th and has had only three sheets for correction. Asks JM to see to it that Messrs Clowes send a sheet a day, as CD’s health is uncertain, and he cannot do more at last moment if sheets accumulate.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 16 [July 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.13–14) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-891 |
To John Murray [31 May 1845]
Summary
Will send MS of first part [of Journal of researches] on Thursday morning, enclosing suggested title and dedication. Urges inclusion of map. Requests another £50 for copyright, as offer of £100 was made when only two parts were planned.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [31 May 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.24–25) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-872 |
To John Murray [26 June 1845]
Summary
Agrees with JM’s criticism of preface [of Journal of researches, 2d ed.].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [26 June 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.17–18) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-879 |
To John Murray 20 March [1845]
Summary
Thanks for note; encloses copy of FitzRoy’s agreement with Henry Colburn [see 379], to the effect that after sale of first edition of Narrative, CD is at liberty to publish his Journal of researches in any manner he chooses.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 20 Mar [1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.8–9) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-843 |
To John Murray 12 April [1845]
Summary
CD clarifies his relationship with Henry Colburn with regard to a 2d ed. of the Journal of researches. "I never signed any agreement of any kind; but the separate sale of my Journal in the first edition was with my verbal consent & approval."
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 12 Apr [1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42153 ff.4–5) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-856 |
To John Murray [4 June 1845]
Summary
Obliged to JM for acceding to request for an additional £50 [for Journal of researches, 2d ed.]. Will reconsider title when type is set up. Gives up the map. Writes about other details of publication.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [4 June 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 f.26) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-875 |
To John Murray [6 June 1845]
Summary
Has sent off MS of first part [of Journal of researches, 2d ed.]. Has so much to add about Fuegians [at beginning of second part] and so much to condense and rewrite in scientific part that he may not have second part ready at end of month; it depends on his health, which is good lately.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [6 June 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff. 29–30) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-876 |
| letter | (31) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (30) |
| Elwin, Whitwell | (1) |
| Murray, John (b) | (31) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (30) |
| Elwin, Whitwell | (1) |
Darwin in letters, 1847-1850: Microscopes and barnacles
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Darwin's study of barnacles, begun in 1844, took him eight years to complete. The correspondence reveals how his interest in a species found during the Beagle voyage developed into an investigation of the comparative anatomy of other cirripedes and…
Diagrams and drawings in letters
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Over 850 illustrations from the printed volumes of The Correspondence of Charles Darwin have been added to the online transcripts of the letters. The contents include maps, diagrams, drawings, sketches and photographs, covering geological, botanical,…
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- … and anticlinal lines of a geological formation, 3 March 1845 Edward Forbes's " …
Darwin in letters, 1844–1846: Building a scientific network
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The scientific results of the Beagle voyage still dominated Darwin's working life, but he broadened his continuing investigations into the nature and origin of species. Far from being a recluse, Darwin was at the heart of British scientific society,…
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- … his Journal of researches for a second edition in 1845, having already provided corrections in …
- … vice-presidents in 1844 and remaining on the council from 1845 onwards; he was a conscientious …
- … attacked the work vehemently in the Edinburgh Review (1845), while other colleagues like Edward …
- … his cousin William Darwin Fox in a letter of [24 April 1845] , he felt he ought to be both …
- … of his Journal of researches for a second edition in 1845. At Lyell’s recommendation, …
- … the original publisher, to John Murray, and throughout 1845 Darwin worked hard to provide manuscript …
- … on board the Beagle back to Tierra del Fuego. By 1845, Darwin was in full command of a …
- … Distribution’ ( letter to J. D. Hooker, [10 February 1845] ) and quick to make use of the young …
Darwin’s hothouse and lists of hothouse plants
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Darwin became increasingly involved in botanical experiments in the years after the publication of Origin. The building of a small hothouse - a heated greenhouse - early in 1863 greatly increased the range of plants that he could keep for scientific…
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- … vol. 3, letter to Charles Lyell, 8 October [1845] ). Having indulged his senses, Darwin …
Darwin and Fatherhood
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Charles Darwin married Emma Wedgwood in 1839 and over the next seventeen years the couple had ten children. It is often assumed that Darwin was an exceptional Victorian father. But how extraordinary was he? The Correspondence Project allows an unusually…
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- … he was working (Darwin to his wife Emma, [7-8 February 1845] ). Although Darwin did not usually …
Darwin’s reading notebooks
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In April 1838, Darwin began recording the titles of books he had read and the books he wished to read in Notebook C (Notebooks, pp. 319–28). In 1839, these lists were copied and continued in separate notebooks. The first of these reading notebooks (DAR 119…
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- … on Instinct [F. G. Cuvier 1822] read Flourens Edit [Flourens 1845] read L. Jenyns paper on …
- … 1834–9] Carlyles Oliver Cromwell [Carlyle 1845] (read) Keppells(?) voyage to Borneo …
- … Exploring Expedition towards the Rocky Mountains [Frémont 1845]. (amusing extracts). perhaps for …
- … America by A. Downing Wiley & Putnam. 14 s . [Downing 1845] (Brit. Museum) (read) good …
- … [DAR *119: 22] Eyeres Travels [E. J. Eyre 1845] very amusing Tschudi’s Travels in …
- … Campbells Lives of Chancellors [J. Campbell 1845–7] last vol. Ludlows Memoirs …
- … Murchisons Russia [Murchison, Verneuil, and Keyserling 1845] (read) Agassiz’s Works …
- … Wilkes Expedition. £ 3. 3 s [Wilkes 1845] order at L. Library. read Botanical Soc. of …
- … Soc. of Neuchatel on Jura. 1846, or 7, or 8 [?Marcou 1845]. 46 Morris good for me.— …
- … 1853] Vol. V of Campbells Chancellors [J. Campbell 1845–7] Lives of the Lindsays …
- … [I. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire 1832–7] Wilkes [Wilkes 1845]. Voyage Vol I. to V Apr …
- … May. Blanco White. Auto-biography [Blanco y Crespo 1845].— 24 Improvisatore [Andersen 1845] …
- … Aug. 5 th Lyells Travels in N. America [Lyell 1845] Oct. Cosmos [A. von Humboldt 1845–8]. …
- … Dec. 10 Ray. Society. Vol I. Reports [Ray Society 1845].— 20 D r Badham insect Life …
- … Feb 6 Explanations by Author of Vestiges [Chambers 1845] —— Bronn’s Gesickte [Bronn 1842–3] 2 …
- … [Twamley 1844] —— Whewell on Education [Whewell 1845–52]. Dec: 26. Watson History of …
- … [Heber 1828] —— 31 Kitto on Deafness [Kitto 1845] —— the French in Algiers [Lamping …
- … 1841] April 10 Wagners Anatomy by Tulk [Wagner 1845] (half through) —— 24 Steenstrup …
- … th Elie de Beaumont Lecons Geologie [Élie de Beaumont 1845] skimmed. June 17 th . Downing …
John Murray
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Darwin's most famous book On the origin of species by means of natural selection (Origin) was published on 22 November 1859. The publisher was John Murray, who specialised in non-fiction, particularly politics, travel and science, and had published…
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- … hundred letters from Darwin, from his first negotiations in 1845 until his final years. Although …
- … came to discuss a second edition, probably at the end of 1845, Darwin was not happy with Colburn’s …
- … Colonial Library in three monthly parts (July to September 1845) before being reissued in a single …
- … you have transacted the business with me’ (27 August [1845] Letter 908 ). Thus began the business …
Richard Matthews
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Richard Matthews was 21 years old when he stepped aboard the Beagle, destined for a lonely career as a missionary in Tierra del Fuego. The Church Missionary Society had arranged for him to accompany the three Fuegians (Fuegia Basket, Jemmy Button, and York…
Darwin in letters, 1878: Movement and sleep
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In 1878, Darwin devoted most of his attention to the movements of plants. He investigated the growth pattern of roots and shoots, studying the function of specific organs in this process. Working closely with his son Francis, Darwin devised a series of…
Orundellico (Jemmy Button)
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Orundellico was one of the Yahgan, or canoe people of the southern part of Tierra del Fuego. He was the fourth hostage taken by Robert FitzRoy, captain of HMS Beagle, in 1830 following the theft of the small surveying boat. This fourteen-year old boy was…
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Journal of researches
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Within two months of the Beagle’s arrival back in England in October 1836, Darwin, although busy with distributing his specimens among specialists for description, and more interested in working on his geological research, turned his mind to the task of…
People featured in the Dutch photograph album
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Here is a list of people that appeared in the photograph album Darwin received for his birthday on 12 February 1877 from scientific admirers in the Netherlands. Many thanks to Hester Loeff for identifying and researching them. No. …
People featured in the Dutch photograph album
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List of people appearing in the photograph album Darwin received from scientific admirers in the Netherlands for his birthday on 12 February 1877. We are grateful to Hester Loeff for providing this list and for permission to make her research available.…
4.51 Frederick Holder 'Life and Work'
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< Back to Introduction A popular biography of Darwin for young readers by the American naturalist Charles Frederick Holder, published in 1891, sought to present him as ‘an example to the youth of all lands’ (p. v). Thus ‘our hero’ was shown to have…
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- … Captain Fitz Roy, R.N. , 2 nd ed. (London: John Murray, 1845), pp. 22, 90, 182, and 384. Francis …
Second species sketch
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Darwin finishes an expanded sketch of his species theory, first drafted in 1842
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- … Darwin finishes an expanded sketch of his species theory, first drafted in 1842 …
George Darwin born
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The Darwins' son George Howard Darwin born
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- … The Darwins' son George Howard Darwin born …
Yokcushlu (Fuegia Basket)
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Yokcushlu was one of the Alakaluf, or canoe people from the western part of Tierra del Fuego. She was one of the hostages seized by Robert FitzRoy, captain of HMS Beagle, after the small boat used for surveying the narrow inlets of the coast of Tierra del…
Living and fossil cirripedia
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Darwin published four volumes on barnacles, the crustacean sub-class Cirripedia, between 1851 and 1854, two on living species and two on fossil species. Written for a specialist audience, they are among the most challenging and least read of Darwin’s works…
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- … In the course of discussions about species in the autumn of 1845, his close friend Joseph Dalton …
Introduction to the Satire of FitzRoy's Narrative of the Voyages of the Adventure and Beagle
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'a humble toadyish follower…': Not all pictures of Darwin during the Beagle voyage are flattering. Published here for the first time is a complete transcript of a satirical account of the Beagle’s brief visit in 1836 to the Cocos Keeling islands…
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- … in roman numerals. Others relate to Darwin’s 1839 or 1845 volumes and Belcher’s Narrative of the …
- … The British press was decidedly unsympathetic. Recalled in 1845, he returned home in humiliation as …
- … world, and had copies of both the 1839 Narrative and the 1845 second edition titled Journal of …
- … Borneo, and the Philippines in HMS Samarang from 1842 to 1845, and ended his naval career with …
Darwin’s observations on his children
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Charles Darwin’s observations on the development of his children, began the research that culminated in his book The Expression of the emotions in man and animals, published in 1872, and his article ‘A biographical sketch of an infant’, published in Mind…
