Charles Darwin's Beagle Diary

About this book

Fascinating record of Charles Darwin's activities whilst on one of the most scientifically important journeys in history. His entries tell the story of his voyage, not only on board HMS Beagle but also during the several long journeys that he made on horseback in Patagonia and Chile.

Contents

List of illustrations; Introduction; Acknowledgements; Note on editorial policy; Principal sources of references; The Beagle Diary 1831-1836; Biographical register; Index.

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Biography

Richard Darwin Keynes is Emeritus Professor of Physiology at the University of Cambridge, and fellow of Churchill College, Cambridge. In parallel with research and teaching on physiology and biophysics, he has a long-standing interest in the voyage of the Beagle, and has also edited The Beagle Record (1979) and Charles Darwin's Zoology Notes and Specimen Lists from the H. M. S. Beagle (2000).