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Charles Darwin embarks on his voyage as captain's assistant on the HMS Beagle.
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Darwin decides he should start writing down his discoveries of geology in a book.
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The Beagle crossed the equator and Darwin is not happy with the bathing practices on the ship that he has to undergo.
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Darwin explores Brazilian rain forests and is very intrigued by the unique trees and flowers in the forests.
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Darwin finds various fossils in Punta Alta, Argentina some he believes are fairly new.
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FitzRoy reunites natives that he had taken to England on a previous voyage with there native people.
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He finds the local people called gauchos and learns about there very independent society.
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Darwin discovers fossils and rocks of brachiopods on the barren Falkland Islands.
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Darwin notices Mount Osorno erupt and notices the incredible amount of damage done to the island.
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Darwin discovers many unique species of plants, tortoises, and birds but what he finds interesting is they are also related to mainland species.
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Darwin examines the sandstone formations in Cape Town.
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When he arrives he wonders why the marsupials in Australia are so different.
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Darwin studies coral reefs to test his atoll theory.
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Darwin walks along the coast of Mauritius.
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He discovers many amazing creatures in South America but he is also homesick and seasick.
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The beagle finished it's journey and arrived in Falmouth, England.