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Title: Life of Charles Darwin
Note: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, René Anderson Benitz,
Summary: "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.)
Author: Bettany, G. T. (George Thomas), 1850-1891
EBook No.: 28380
Published: Mar 21, 2009
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Life of Charles Darwin
Note: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, René Anderson Benitz,
Summary: "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.)
Author: Bettany, G. T. (George Thomas), 1850-1891
EBook No.: 28380
Published: Mar 21, 2009
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.