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The Early Life of Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin was born on February 12th, 1809, in Shrewsbury, UK. He went to Dr. Butler's great school from 1818 to 1825. While studying at this school Darwin found a taste for natural history and collecting things varying from shells to minerals. DARWIN, CHARLES. “Recollections of the Development of My Mind and Character .” Autobiography of Charles Darwin, ALE MAR, S.l., 2020, pp. 15–30. -
"Voyage of the H.M.S Beagle" was published
This book described Darwin's travels to varying countries aboard the H.M.S Beagle. While visiting these countries Darwin studied the animals that were living there. The main takeaway from the voyage was his time on the Galapagos Islands. The things he saw here helped formulate the theory of natural selection. Darwin, C. (2021). Voyage of the beagle. Antiquarius. -
"The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs" was published
This novel discussed coral atolls and how they were formed. Darwin went in-depth on his theory and how he was testing his theory. This theory was the foundation into marine biology and things that we know today. Darwin, C., & Judd, J. W. (1900). On the structure and distribution of coral reefs: Also geological observations on the volcanic islands and parts of South America visited during the voyage of H.M.S. beagle. Ward, Lock & Co. -
"Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection" was published
The theory of evolution revolutionized how we see the evolution of humans. The novel also went into natural selection. This theory discusses how living beingsbslowly adapted throughout the years to survive.
Darwin, C. R., & Ghiselin, M. T. (2006). On the origins of species: By means of natural selection or the presevation of favoured races in the struggle for life. Dover Publications, Inc.
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The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex
Darwin, C. (1871). The descent of man and selection in relation to sex. John Murray. -
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
Darwin, C. R., & Lorenz, K. (1970). The expression of the emotions in man and animals. The University of Chicago Press. -
The Death of Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin passed away in his home in Downe, UK on April 19. Charles was survived by his wife, Emma Darwin, and his seven children. The death of Charles Darwin ended an era that paved the way for how the evolution of humans is seen. Even though he passed away back in 1882, Charles Darwin will always be remembered for his works on evolution and natural selection.
