Charles Darwin stands as an icon in the history of science; a man who completely changed the direction of modern thought by establishing the basis of evolutionary biology. These letters offer a fascinating window onto the scientific observations, personal concerns and friendships of a great thinker, affording a unique glimpse of Darwin as both naturalist and family man. From his early years at Edinburgh University up to the publication of The Origin of Species in 1859, the letters in this volume chart the most exciting years of Darwin's life.
- ISBN13 9780521566773
- Publish Date 17 September 1998
- Publish Status Inactive
- Out of Print 18 November 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Cambridge University Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 279
- Language English