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Item Details
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DARWIN
THE STORY OF THE MAN AND HIS THEORIES OF EVOLUTION |
| By: |
John Van Wyhe |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£30.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0233002510 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780233002514 |
| Publisher: |
CARLTON BOOKS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 September, 2008 |
| Pages: |
64 |
| Description: |
Provides an overview of Charles Darwin's life and theory of evolution. This work traces Darwin's life from his childhood in Shrewsbury through his education before his life-changing voyage on board HMS Beagle as a naturalist. It explains his great work, "On the Origin of Species", as well as his many other revolutionary works. |
| Synopsis: |
"Darwin" provides an unparalleled overview of the great scientist's life and theory of evolution. The story opens with the little-known discoveries before Darwin and then traces Darwin's life from his childhood in Shrewsbury through his education before his life-changing voyage on board HMS Beagle as a naturalist. His great work, "On the Origin of Species" is clearly explained, as well as Darwin's many other revolutionary works. This book is lavishly illustrated with original illustrations and features over 27 illuminating items of facsimile memorabilia, including: handwritten notebooks, diary entries and letters, drafts, notes, sketches and maps that reveal the very fabric of Darwin's life and work. |
| Illustrations: |
200 colour/b&w photographs |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Andre Deutsch Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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