Life and Letters of Charles Darwin By: Charles Darwin (1809-1882)
The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin is a fascinating and enlightening exploration of the man behind the theory of evolution. Through a collection of letters, the reader is given insight into Darwin's personal life, his thoughts, and his struggles. The book offers a glimpse into the mind of a brilliant scientist who forever changed the way we understand the natural world. One of the most striking aspects of this book is Darwin's dedication to his work and his relentless pursuit of knowledge. It is inspiring to see how he overcame obstacles and criticisms to develop his groundbreaking theory of evolution. The letters also reveal Darwin's deep love for his family and his passion for the natural world, painting a picture of a complex and multifaceted individual. The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of evolutionary theory. It sheds light on the man behind the theory and offers a glimpse into the personal life of one of the most influential figures in scientific history. Overall, this book is a true gem for those looking to deepen their understanding of Darwin and his legacy. First Page: THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF CHARLES DARWIN INCLUDING AN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL CHAPTER EDITED BY HIS SON FRANCIS DARWIN VOLUME I PREFACE In choosing letters for publication I have been largely guided by the wish to illustrate my father's personal character. But his life was so essentially one of work, that a history of the man could not be written without following closely the career of the author. Thus it comes about that the chief part of the book falls into chapters whose titles correspond to the names of his books. In arranging the letters I have adhered as far as possible to chronological sequence, but the character and variety of his researches make a strictly chronological order an impossibility. It was his habit to work more or less simultaneously at several subjects. Experimental work was often carried on as a refreshment or variety, while books entailing reasoning and the marshalling of large bodies of facts were being written. Moreover, many of his researches were allowed to drop, and only resumed after an interval of years. Thus a rigidly chronological series of letters would present a patchwork of subjects, each of which would be difficult to follow. The Table of Contents will show in what way I have attempted to avoid this result. In printing the letters I have followed (except in a few cases) the usual plan of indicating the existence of omissions or insertions... Continue reading book >>

Life and Letters of Charles Darwin By: Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin is a fascinating and enlightening exploration of the man behind the theory of evolution. Through a collection of letters, the reader is given insight into Darwin's personal life, his thoughts, and his struggles. The book offers a glimpse into the mind of a brilliant scientist who forever changed the way we understand the natural world.

One of the most striking aspects of this book is Darwin's dedication to his work and his relentless pursuit of knowledge. It is inspiring to see how he overcame obstacles and criticisms to develop his groundbreaking theory of evolution. The letters also reveal Darwin's deep love for his family and his passion for the natural world, painting a picture of a complex and multifaceted individual.

The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of evolutionary theory. It sheds light on the man behind the theory and offers a glimpse into the personal life of one of the most influential figures in scientific history. Overall, this book is a true gem for those looking to deepen their understanding of Darwin and his legacy.

First Page:

THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF CHARLES DARWIN

INCLUDING AN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL CHAPTER

EDITED BY HIS SON

FRANCIS DARWIN

VOLUME I

PREFACE

In choosing letters for publication I have been largely guided by the wish to illustrate my father's personal character. But his life was so essentially one of work, that a history of the man could not be written without following closely the career of the author. Thus it comes about that the chief part of the book falls into chapters whose titles correspond to the names of his books.

In arranging the letters I have adhered as far as possible to chronological sequence, but the character and variety of his researches make a strictly chronological order an impossibility. It was his habit to work more or less simultaneously at several subjects. Experimental work was often carried on as a refreshment or variety, while books entailing reasoning and the marshalling of large bodies of facts were being written. Moreover, many of his researches were allowed to drop, and only resumed after an interval of years. Thus a rigidly chronological series of letters would present a patchwork of subjects, each of which would be difficult to follow. The Table of Contents will show in what way I have attempted to avoid this result.

In printing the letters I have followed (except in a few cases) the usual plan of indicating the existence of omissions or insertions... Continue reading book >>

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