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"In the selection and arrangement of the material he [Francis Darwin] was chiefly guided by a wish to portray his father's personal character, and he succeeded...in giving a true picture of the man and the student, the methods of Darwin's work and the gradual development of his opinions." -The Times (1925) The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, Volume I (1896) is a compilation of letters written by Darwin, as well as an autobiographical chapter intended less for publication and more to inform his children and grandchildren. The first biography of Darwin, it was edited by his son, Francis Darwin and was touted as "one of the best biographies ever written" by The Times in 1925. This glimpse into Darwin's early years as a naturalist and his family life is a must read for all who love science and history.

"In the selection and arrangement of the material he [Francis Darwin] was chiefly guided by a wish to portray his father's personal character, and he succeeded...in giving a true picture of the man and the student, the methods of Darwin's work and the gradual development of his opinions." -The Times (1925) The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, Volume I (1896) is a compilation of letters written by Darwin, as well as an autobiographical chapter intended less for publication and more to inform his children and grandchildren. The first biography of Darwin, it was edited by his son, Francis Darwin and was touted as "one of the best biographies ever written" by The Times in 1925. This glimpse into Darwin's early years as a naturalist and his family life is a must read for all who love science and history.

"If we choose to let conjecture run wild, then animals, our fellow brethren in pain, disease, death, suffering and famine-our slaves in the most laborious works, our companions in our amusements-they may partake from our origin in one common ancestor-we may be all melted together." -Charles Darwin, The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, Volume II (1896) The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, including an Autobiographical (Two Volumes in One) (1896) is a compilation of letters written by Darwin, as well as an autobiographical chapter intended less for publication and more to inform his children and grandchildren. It also focuses on the foundations, growth, and writing of The Origin of Species. This glimpse into Darwin's early years as a naturalist and of his family life is a must read for all who love science and history.

First published in 1892, this autobiography of the great naturalist, compiled and edited by his son Francis, offers fascinating glimpses into the mind and personal experiences of the man whose discoveries have had such a profound influence on science, philosophy, and the modern world view. In the first half of the book Darwin reminisces about his early life, his family and upbringing, and his five-year voyage on the HMS Beagle, during which he made the many observations that were later to prove so critical to his formulation of evolutionary theory. The second half is devoted mainly to the Origin of Species: its foundations, development, the writing and publication process, its varied critical reception, and the gradual acceptance and growth of evolutionary theory. Also included are thoughts on his lesser-known work in geology and the fertilization of flowers, plus a selection of his letters.This autobiography is a an intriguing behind-the-scenes look into the personal life of a great scientist and the development of one of the most powerful ideas of the modern era.

Charles Darwin is one of the most influential scientists of all time, and this book provides a fascinating glimpse into his life and thought processes. Francis Darwin, Charles Darwin's son, offers a rich collection of his father's letters and writings, as well as an autobiographical chapter written by the great scientist himself. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science or the life of one of its greatest figures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.