The Voyage of the Beagle: Charles Darwin's Journal of Researches (Penguin Classics)

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The Voyage of the Beagle: Charles Darwin's Journal of Researches (Penguin Classics) Darwin, Charles Summary I have stated in the preface to the first Edition of this work, and in t he Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle, that it was in consequence of a wish expressed by Captain Fitz Roy, of having some scientific person on board, accompanied by an offer from him of giving up part of his own accommodations, that I volunteered my services, which received, through the kindness of the hydrographer, Captain Beaufort, the sanction of the Lords of the Admiralty. I have stated in the preface to the first Edition of this work, and in the Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle, that it was in consequence of a wish expressed by Captain Fitz Roy, of having some scientific person on board, accompanied by an offer from him of giving up part of his own accommodations, that I volunteered my services, which received, through the kindness of the hydrographer, Captain Beaufort, the sanction of the Lords of the Admiralty. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 448 pages · Paperback By Darwin, Charles Details ISBN: 9780140432688 Author: Darwin, Charles Format: Paperback Pages: 448 Language: English Publication date: 29 June 1989 Condition: Used – Like New About the author Darwin, Charles Show more