Edited by Charles Darwin’s son Francis, The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin combines autobiography, family memoir, and a rich selection of Darwin’s personal correspondence to create the definitive Victorian account of the great naturalist’s life. Volume 1 covers Darwin’s early years, the voyage of the Beagle, and the long years of private research that preceded the publication of On the Origin of Species in 1859.
This is an indispensable primary source for understanding both Darwin the man and the development of evolutionary theory. Download the free EPUB and discover the private thoughts of one of science’s most consequential figures.