De Reis om de Wereld by Charles Darwin

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Author Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
Translator Brandt, J.
Uniform Title Voyage of the Beagle. Dutch
Title De Reis om de Wereld
Note Translation of: Voyage of the Beagle
Note Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
Summary "De Reis om de Wereld" by Charles Darwin is a historical travel account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles Darwin's observations and experiences during his voyage around the world on the HMS Beagle, detailing his studies of natural history and geology in various lands he visited. This expedition would eventually contribute significantly to his later theories on evolution, making this narrative both an enlightening scientific exploration and a personal memoir of discovery. The opening of "De Reis om de Wereld" introduces the reader to the significant context of Darwin's journey. It begins with the logistical details of the Beagle's departure from Devonport on December 27, 1831, under Captain Fitz-Roy, aimed at surveying the coasts of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. Darwin describes the early days of the voyage, including the excitement of his first encounters with new lands, beginning with his arrival at the Cape Verde Islands. He vividly recounts the stark, volcanic landscapes, alongside the unique flora and fauna he observes, setting the stage for an expedition that would reshape his scientific outlook and contribute to pivotal theories in natural selection and evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Natural history
Subject Beagle Expedition (1831-1836)
Subject Geology
Subject Voyages around the world -- History -- 19th century
Subject South America -- Discovery and exploration
Category Text
EBook-No. 33764
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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