The Autobiography of Charles Darwin
by DARWIN, CHARLESDARWIN, FRANCISFormat: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 2000-11-01
Publisher(s): Prometheus Books
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Summary
In his "Autobiography", written in 1876 but published posthumously, the great naturalist Charles Darwin reflects on those crucial events that resulted in his discovering the scientific theory of organic evolution by means of natural selection. He examines his five-year voyage on the HMS Beagle and subsequent preparation of a manuscript for his pivotal work, "On the Origin of Species" (1859). Also included are many of Darwin's important letters, edited by his son, Francis. They reveal the freethinking geobiologist's thoughts on religious beliefs, scientific research, and the bitter controversy surrounding the far-reaching ramifications of evolutionary theory for life on Earth (including our own species). The reissue of this volume is a major contribution to the history and philosophy of evolutionary thought.
Table of Contents
| The Darwins | p. 1 |
| Autobiography | p. 5 |
| Religion | p. 59 |
| Reminiscences | p. 70 |
| Cambridge Life--The Appointment to the Beagle: 1828-1831 | p. 110 |
| The Voyage: 1831-1836 | p. 131 |
| London and Cambridge: 1836-1842 | p. 148 |
| Life at Down: 1842-1854 | p. 159 |
| The Foundations of the Origin of Species: 1831-1844 | p. 174 |
| The Growth of the Origin of Species: 1843-1858 | p. 183 |
| The Writing of the Origin of Species, June, 1858, to November, 1859 | p. 196 |
| The Publication of the Origin of Species, October to December, 1859 | p. 218 |
| The Origin of Species--Reviews and Criticisms--Adhesions and Attacks: 1860 | p. 236 |
| The Spread of Evolution: 1861-1871 | p. 259 |
| Miscellanea--Revival of Geological Work--The Vivisection Question--Honours | p. 297 |
| The Fertilisation of Flowers | p. 315 |
| Climbing Plants--Power of Movement in Plants--Insectivorous Plants--Kew Index of Plant Names | p. 333 |
| Conclusion | p. 345 |
| Appendices | |
| The Funeral in Westminster Abbey | p. 349 |
| Portraits | p. 351 |
| Index | p. 353 |
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