Project Gutenberg 1997-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 2226 Darwin, Charles 1809 1882 Darwin, Charles Robert The Voyage of the Beagle See also PG#3704 illustrated edition Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voyage_of_the_Beagle John Hamm and David Widger "The Voyage of the Beagle" by Charles Darwin is a scientific expedition journal written in the early 19th century. This work recounts Darwin's travels and observations during his time aboard the HMS Beagle, focusing on natural history and geology as he sails through various parts of South America and adjacent islands. The opening portion provides an introduction to Darwin’s motivations for the journey and hints at the numerous scientific observations that will be elaborated upon throughout the narrative, showcasing the diverse ecosystems he encounters. At the start of the journal, Darwin describes the ship's departure from Devonport and the initial experiences upon arriving at different destinations, such as St. Jago in the Cape Verde Islands. He examines the local landscape, marine life, and geological features, reflecting on the desolate beauty of the volcanic islands and the unique adaptability of the flora and fauna. His keen observations lead to insights about the environments, highlighting species interactions and environmental conditions, which he meticulously documents for both scientific audiences and general readers. This engaging introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of nature, science, and the wonders of the world as seen through Darwin's eyes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Natural history Beagle Expedition (1831-1836) Geology Voyages around the world -- History -- 19th century South America -- Discovery and exploration QH Text Travel Harvard Classics Category: Travel Writing Category: Science - Biology Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming 1401797 2025-07-01T07:43:30.459497 text/html 1373849 2025-04-28T16:46:50 text/html 2629665 2025-07-01T07:43:42.455369 application/epub+zip 2646418 2025-07-01T07:43:32.775463 application/epub+zip 591935 2025-07-01T07:43:31.384415 application/epub+zip 3009793 2025-07-01T07:43:50.766342 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2947904 2025-07-01T07:43:41.230406 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 859831 2022-09-01T08:50:33.391007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1227388 2025-07-01T07:43:29.034426 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1188667 2025-04-28T16:46:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20558 2025-07-01T07:43:50.981327 application/rdf+xml 12769 2025-07-01T07:43:31.899428 image/jpeg 3751 2025-07-01T07:43:31.641423 image/jpeg 2601897 2025-07-01T07:43:30.599437 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia