darwin, charles

Presents the life of Darwin, his research in natural history, and his theory of evolution.

An account of the five years that English naturalist Charles Darwin spent traveling around the world on the HMS Beagle, a voyage that led him to develop his theory of the evolution of the species.

Examines the life and work of the renowned biologist who transformed conventional Western thought with his theory of natural evolution.

Recounts the experiences Charles Darwin had on his explorations of the Galapagos Islands, where he developed many of his controversial theories on evolution.

Discusses the history of scientific exploration with special emphasis on the discoveries of Captain James Cook, Charles Darwin, and Alexander von Humboldt.

Combines anecdotes with illustrations and photographs to examine Charles Darwin's scientific work, its impact on biological science today, and the influence his evolutionary theory had on thoughts in the West.

Describes the events leading to Darwin's voyage on the Beagle and the subsequent theories on evolution he posed based mainly on observations made on the Galapagos Islands.

Tells the story of the collective discovery of evolution, arguing that the idea emerged over many centuries.

Examines the life and works of Charles Darwin beginning after his five-year, around the world trip on the survey ship "Beagle," and focuses on the factors that led to his work on the "Origin of the Species.".