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The HMS Beagle embarks on its voyage
Darwin embarks on the voyage as the captain's assistant. He quotes, "The misery I endured from seasickness is far beyond what I ever guessed at." -
Cape Verde Islands
Darwin is excited by his first observations. -
Crossing the Equator
The ship crossed the Equator. -
Salvador, Brazil
Here, Darwin explores Brazilian Rainforests for the first time in his life. "Here I first saw a tropical forest in all its sublime grandeur...I never experienced such intense delight." -
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Chiloé Island, Chile
Darwin sees Mount Osomo erupt while on the island of Chiloé and experiences the earthquake in the woods near Valdivia. -
Sydney, Australia
On arrival in Sydney Cove, Darwin's first feeling was to congratulate himself for being an englishman. While admiring the marsupials, he was wondering why there is a completely different set of mammals in Australia. -
Falmouth, England
Darwin has arrived home and is still in awe of all the wonders that he has witnessed.
