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Plymoth, England
Embarks as ship's captain assistant -
Carpe Verde Islands
first came up with the idea of writing a book on the geology of the countries he visits -
Crossing the equator
crosses the equator and ship along with crew is given a bath -
Salvador, Brazil
Darwin is amazed by Brazilian rainforest for the first time -
Punta Alta, Argentina
Darwin is intrigued by giant fossils -
Tierra del Fuego, Arentina
Captain Robert Fitzroy repatriates 3 natives and attempts to start a Christian mission which failed -
Falkland Island
finds Falkland Islands barren but finds fossils, brachiopods, and rocks -
Rio Negro, Argentina
explores Pampas with gauchos -
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Chiloe Island, Chile
experiences earthquakes from the eruption of Mount Osorno and believed that the earthquake has done more damage than typical wear and tear -
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Glapagos Islands
Darwin discovers many species weirdly similar to mainland species. Darwin is intrigued by the turtles, iguana, and birds. Notices that many of these animals are the same color as lava. -
Sydney, Australia
Finds a completely different set of mammals in Australia and is confused by this -
Cocos Islands (Keeling Islands)
Studies coral reefs to test theory of atoll formation -
Mauritis
experiences first hand Primary succession when he sees small plants growing from cooled lava -
Cape Town, South Africa
sees many bullock wagons, and several Table Mountains -
Bahia and Pernambuco. South America
misses out on many incredible creatures due to sickness -
Falmouth, England
Returns home and is amazed by what he's seen