Life and Letters of Charles Darwin - Volume 2

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882

Contributor:

Darwin, Francis, Sir, 1848-1925

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Life and Letters of Charles Darwin - Volume 2" by Charles Darwin, edited by his son Francis Darwin, is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and experiences of the renowned naturalist Charles Darwin, particularly focusing on his thoughts around the publication of his groundbreaking work, "The Origin of Species." It showcases Darwin's correspondence with fellow scientists and friends, revealing his reflections on the impact of his theories and the subsequent discussions surrounding evolution. The opening of this volume introduces Darwin's journey surrounding the writing and release of "The Origin of Species," detailing significant events from October to December 1859. It features excerpts from Darwin's diary, including insights into the immediate success and reception of his work, as well as letters from contemporaries like Charles Lyell and Asa Gray. These correspondences reflect both supportive and critical reactions, providing a window into the scientific community's responses and Darwin's evolving thoughts on natural selection and species evolution. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Darwin's contributions to science and his personal struggles amid public scrutiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Sue Asscher and David Widger

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_and_Letters_of_Charles_Darwin

Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2000-02-01