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This is a landmark book – Darwin’s edited and abridged journal of his travels around the world in the ship Beagle – the voyage that influenced him greatly in forming the theory of evolution. Naturally, if you expect a “aha, evolution” chapter, you’ll be disappointed. The theory itself was formed by Darwin long after the voyage – but in his writing you can see signs of first understanding that could lead to its formation. It’s important to keep in mind (and is obvious from the reading) that “The Voyage” is an important scientific work in itself. Even without playing the role in the formation of the theory of evolution, this book must have advanced a few sciences forward – botany, zoology and geology – since Darwin went into places no such scientist went before, and documented his findings (as well as collecting samples) very thoroughly. Very insightful :-)Read full review
Please read this! An inspiration for all of us who have wanted to travel but never dared. Apart from being an amazing naturalist, Darwin writes a good diary - factual but also funny and insightful.
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