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Embark
Captain's assistant Charles Darwin sets sail on the HMS Beagle from Plymouth, England. -
Cabo Verde Encounter
Darwin is inspired to consider writing a book about geology from the geological oddities he encounters in the Cape Verde Islands off the west coast of Africa. -
Crossing the Equator
Soon after passing the equator, Darwin addresses that the Beagle was nearly capsized in rough waters -
South American Contact
After reaching Salvador, Brazil, Darwin and his crew record their observations when exploring the beautifully mysterious Brazilian tropical rainforest. -
Argentinean Encounter
Darwin discovers and studies giant animal fossils in northern Argentina -
Tierra del Fuego
The HMS Beagle's Captain FitzRoy tries to spread religion to the natives of southern Argentina, but fails. -
Falkland Islands
Darwin is encouraged by the discovery of branchiopod fossils in the Falkland Islands. -
Pampas
Darwin and locals of the Argentinean Lowlands explore the Pampas region of Argentina -
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Chiloe Island
Darwin and his crew are overawed by the eruption of volcanic mountain Peak Osmo on Chiloe Island of Chile, and records the effects he's witnessed the earthquake from the eruption's aftermath has on the island's decrease in area and stability. -
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Galapagos Islands
Darwin becomes enthralled by the compelling biological oddities he discovers on the Galapagos Islands, including its tortoises and iguanas; he and his crew spend 2 months observing and recording findings from their explorations on the islands. -
Sydney, AUS
Darwin records strange discoveries in southeastern Australia, including the presence of unique mammals. He is fascinated by marsupials' prominence and frequency on the island. -
Keeling Islands
Darwin and his crew record and qualitatively study the presence and characteristics of coral reefs off the coast of the Cocos, or Keeling, Islands. -
Mauritius
Darwin finds and studies black lava reminisce on the north coast of the east African island nation of Mauritius -
Cape Town, South Africa
Darwin discovers and studies the presently famous sandstone natural structure Table Mountain during his time exploring the southern tip of the African continent. -
Brazilian Return
On the way back to England, Darwin becomes seasick before he can sufficiently study and explore the rainforests of northeastern Brazil, much to his dismay. -
Return Home
Darwin returns to his home in Falmouth, England, ecstatic with new information to study and share.