The Works of Charles Darwin: Vol 8: Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands Visited during the Voyage of HMS Beagle (1844) [with the Critical Introduction by J.W. Judd, 1890]

The Works of Charles Darwin: Vol 8: Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands Visited during the Voyage of HMS Beagle (1844) [with the Critical Introduction by J.W. Judd, 1890]
Author: Paul H Barrett
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2016-07-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 1315477351
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The eighth volume in a 29-volume set which contain all Charles Darwin's published works. Darwin was one of the most influential figures of the 19th century. His work remains a central subject of study in the history of ideas, the history of science, zoology, botany, geology and evolution.

Geological Observations on the Volcanic Island and Parts of South America Visited During the Voyage of H M S Beagle

Geological Observations on the Volcanic Island and Parts of South America Visited During the Voyage of H M S Beagle
Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2008-07-08
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1409215938
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This volume contains 2 of the 3 parts of Darwin's account his geological obserbations as the naturalist on the HMS Beagle 1832-1836. These volumes display Dawrin's keen interest in nature and carefule observations. They also mention the "upraised seashells" which led him to question the age of the Earth. An important factor in the theory of evolution.