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A 22 year old Charles Darwin joins the HMS Beagle as Captain Fitzroy's assistant and the ship naturalist.
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Darwin is astonished at his first observations saying the geology is so diverse he may be able to write a book. This excited him.
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Darwin crossed the line while and spoke about the troubling ship life he had endured.
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Darwin experienced the genetic diversity and beauty of the Brazilian tropical rain forest unable to describe the joy he felt.
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Darwin visited Argentina truly intrigued by the giant fossils he saw. He was thoroughly convinced that these animals had not been discovered yet.
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Fitzroy returns natives back to Argentina that he took previously. He also tries to start a christian mission (it did not work)
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Perhaps the most well known stop, the Galapagos Islands were home to many types of plants and animals. He was amused by the giant tortoises and birds.
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Darwin enjoyed Australia, as he "marveled at the marsupials"
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Darwin saw the coral reefs and called the "amongst the most wonderful objects in the world".
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Darwin enjoyed this places and took a nice walk to enjoy the scenery.
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While enjoying the scenery he enjoyed the Table Mountain, a giant piece of limestone.
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The jungles of South America showed Darwin some amazing animals. He, however, wanted to go home.
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Darwin was relieved to be back home. No longer on the sea, his observations were over.
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Darwin visits these islands. He described it as "desolate and wretched". He then found some fossils in the rocks and got excited.
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Darwin finds fertile lowland areas and meets the locals and describes them enjoying life.
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Darwin watched Mount Osorno erupt and felt earthquakes. He described it as lessening the island.