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Charles Darwin Sets Off!
At age 22, Darwin boards the HMS Beagle -
Darwin Reaches the Cape Verde Islands
In January, this is where it first dawned on him to write a book -
Crossing the Equator!
In February, the Beagle crossed the equator, and Darwin was shaved. -
The Beagle reaches Salvador, Brazil!
In February, the Beagle reaches Brazil, and Darwin explores the vast rainforests. Needless to say, he is tickled pink -
The Beagle Reaches Punta Alta, Argentina
In September, Darwin finds several large fossils and wonders over their size. -
The Beagle Reaches Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
In December, Captain FitzRoy returns three natives he had taken previously and attempts to begin a Christian Mission that crashed. -
The Beagle Reaches the Falkland Islands
In March, they reached the Falkland Islands. Though the Falkland Islands appear to be desolate, Darwin quickly realizes that fossils can be found here. -
The Beagle Reaches Rio Negro, Argentina
In August, Darwin and the rest of the crew reach Rio Negro, and Darwin explores the Pampas (fertile areas) with 'gauchos' (the locals). He seems to enjoy it. -
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The Beagle visits Chiloe Island, Chile
Darwin witnesses a volcanic eruption and an earthquake at Chile, and seeing the aftermath shook him. -
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The Galapagos Islands (The Peak of the Adventure)
This is where Darwin's fame is centered. He writes about many unique organisms such as the Galapagos Tortoise, Galapagos Marine Iguana, Blue-Footed Boobies, and especially the Finches. The way their beaks varied from island to island fascinated him, and he took several specimens. -
The Beagle Reaches Sydney, Australia
In January, Darwin marvels at the complete different set of mammals in Australia. -
The Beagle Reaches Mauritius
In May, the Beagle reaches Mauritius. Darwin observes the uncultivated fields and coarse grass and bushes. -
The Beagle Reaches the Cocos Islands
In April, the Beagle reached Cocos Islands where Darwin studies the coral reefs growing around the islands to test one of his theories/ -
The Beagle Reaches Cape Town South Africa
The Journey is almost done. As Darwin visits here, he comments on the number of bullock wagons. -
The Beagle Reaches Bahia and Pernambuco, South America
On their last trip to South America in August, Darwin discovers even more organisms to put in his specimen book. But, he is homesick. -
The Beagle Reaches Home!
The Beagle has completed her journey, and has reached home. It was a long journey, especially with 74 people in close quarters, but they all made it.
