The Voyage of the Beagle

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Charles Darwin's account of his transformative voyage aboard HMS Beagle, which began on December 27, 1831, at the age of twenty-two, captures his observations on geology, natural history, and diverse cultures. This journal, presented in a shortened format, details remarkable experiences, from the volcanoes of the Galapagos to the Gossamer spider in Patagonia and the coral reefs of Australasia. These writings laid the groundwork for the intellectual developments that culminated in the theory of evolution and the publication of the controversial "Origin of Species." This edition features an introduction by Janet Brown and Michael Neve, offering context to Darwin's ideas, along with notes, maps, and appendices. Additionally, it includes an essay on scientific geology and the Bible by Robert FitzRoy, Darwin's friend and captain of the Beagle. For over seventy years, Penguin has been a leading publisher of classic literature, offering a vast collection of over 1,700 titles that represent the best works across history and genres. Readers can rely on the series for authoritative texts, enriched by insights from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as modern translations by award-winning translators.