Darwin: A Companion - With Iconographies By John Van Wyhe

This is a comprehensive guide to Charles Darwin's life and work, featuring hundreds of new discoveries and corrections to the existing literature, along with 350 images, many previously unknown. It includes summaries of his publications, manuscripts, itinerary, finances, personal library, friends, colleagues, opponents, visitors, anniversaries, flora, fauna, monuments, and places named after him, as well as the most complete lists of illustrations of the Beagle.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 484 pages
\n Publication date: 29 January 2021
\n Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
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This is a remarkable book that has required an immense amount of research hours, a testament to the dedication and effort invested by its authors. The Quarterly Review of Biology stands as the ultimate resource for anyone seeking to delve into the life and work of Charles Darwin. The culmination of decades of tireless research traversing a vast and intricate literature, which poses a challenge even for seasoned experts, this comprehensive guide brings together a wealth of widely scattered facts, many of which are unknown even to the most passionate Darwin enthusiasts. It encompasses hundreds of groundbreaking discoveries and corrections to the existing body of knowledge. Furthermore, it offers the most comprehensive summaries of Darwin's publications, manuscripts, lifetime itinerary, finances, personal library, friends, colleagues, opponents, visitors to his home, anniversaries, a plethora of flora, fauna, monuments, and places named after him, as well as a host of other topics. Additionally, the book includes the most comprehensive lists (iconographies) ever created of illustrations of the Beagle, over 1000 portraits of Darwin, his wife, and his home, as well as all known Darwin photographs, stamps, and caricatures. The text is accompanied by an abundance of 350 images, many of which are previously unpublished, enhancing the reader's experience and providing a visual feast. This book is a treasure trove of information and insights into the world of Charles Darwin, a true masterpiece that will captivate scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts alike.

\n Weight: 716g\n
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9789811229275\n \n