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Darwin starts journey
Darwin prepares to embark on the greatest journey of his life on the Beagle. -
Visits Cape Verde islands
Excited by his observation, he considers writing a book based on his sightings -
Darwin Crosses Equator
Undergoes the act of being shaved -
Reaches Salvador,Brazil
Navigates and explores the Brazilian rainforests -
Goes to Punta Alta, Argentina
Finds and is intrigrued by the giant fossils -
Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina
Captain Fitzroy attempts and fails to start a Christian mission -
Falkland Islands
Finds primitive rocks and fossils. Describes island as desolate and wretched. Also notes that island is full of brachiopads. -
Rio Negra, Argentina
With the local people of the Pampas(known as gauchos), he explores the area. Notes he enjoys the freedom lifestyle of the people. -
Chiloe Island, Chile
Sees Mount Osorno erupt. -
Chiloe Island, Chile
Sees Mount Osorno erupt. -
Galapagos Islands
The specimens on these islands intrigue him -
Galapagos Islands
Notices that many of species vary throughout the islands. -
Sydney, Australia
He wonders why the mammals differ in Australia -
Cocos Islands(Keelings Islands)
Studies coral reefs to test theory of atoll formation -
Mauritius
Walks along the coast and enjoys the sight of plain -
Cape Town, South Africa
Views the Table Mountain -
Bahia and Pernambuco, South America
Discovers creatures in the jungles but is homesick and seasick. Angered by the detour the Beagle takes. -
Darwin returns home!!! Rejoice!!!
Darwin returns home at night and is confused with delight.