Charles and Emma
Charles and Emma

Author: Deborah Heiligman

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Published: 2009-01-06

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1429934956

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Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species, his revolutionary tract on evolution and the fundamental ideas involved, in 1859. Nearly 150 years later, the theory of evolution continues to create tension between the scientific and religious communities. Challenges about teaching the theory of evolution in schools occur annually all over the country. This same debate raged within Darwin himself, and played an important part in his marriage: his wife, Emma, was quite religious, and her faith gave Charles a lot to think about as he worked on a theory that continues to spark intense debates. Deborah Heiligman's new biography of Charles Darwin is a thought-provoking account of the man behind evolutionary theory: how his personal life affected his work and vice versa. The end result is an engaging exploration of history, science, and religion for young readers. Charles and Emma is a 2009 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature.

Darwin and His Children
Darwin and His Children

Author: Tim M. Berra

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2013-09-26

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 0199309442

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While much has been written about the life and work of Charles Darwin, the lives of his wife and ten children remain largely unexamined. How did Darwin reconcile his own metaphysical views with those of his wife Emma Wedgwood, his first cousin and a devout Unitarian? Did his consanguineous marriage contribute to three of his children's young deaths, and how did these deaths affect both Darwin and his wife? And how did Darwin's death affect his surviving family? Most accounts of Charles Darwin's life end with his death, but Tim Berra's Darwin and His Children: His Other Legacy moves past this moment in time, examining the distinct lives of Charles Darwin's wife and children, both in relation to him and as their own characters living, and dying, separately in the wake of their father's success. The book will feature a synopsis of the development of Darwin's beliefs, work, and marriage, and then discuss the role these played in each of his children's lives, in a separate chapter for each child. Three died soon after their births, while others grew up to be bankers, writers, scientists, or members of parliament. Darwin and His Children: His Other Legacy covers each child in turn, providing a new and more personal perspective on the life and legacy of Charles Darwin.

The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin
The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin

Author: Charles Darwin

Publisher: Cosimo Classics

Published: 1887

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13:

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"In the selection and arrangement of the material he [Francis Darwin] was chiefly guided by a wish to portray his father's personal character, and he succeeded...in giving a true picture of the man and the student, the methods of Darwin's work and the gradual development of his opinions." -The Times (1925) The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, Volume I (1896) is a compilation of letters written by Darwin, as well as an autobiographical chapter intended less for publication and more to inform his children and grandchildren. The first biography of Darwin, it was edited by his son, Francis Darwin and was touted as "one of the best biographies ever written" by The Times in 1925. This glimpse into Darwin's early years as a naturalist and his family life is a must read for all who love science and history.

The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, Vol. 2 of 3
The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, Vol. 2 of 3

Author: Charles Darwin

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-01-16

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 9780483194717

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Charles Darwin wrote a copious amount of notes and letters, in addition to his formal writings, and it is these originally unpublished words that form the foundation of this text. His son Francis Darwin serves as editor and tour guide for this collection, expertly introducing the various pieces in which the great naturalist details his life and his theory of evolution. Volume One of this text details with the early life of Darwin, and Volume Two picks up in 1837, with Darwin in his late twenties and working towards the foundations of The Origin of Species. Darwin's story is primarily told through personal notes he kept and letter he wrote to friends and loved ones. These texts are expertly introduced and contextualized by Francis Darwin, and this collection of words serves to paint a detailed portrait of the man. The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin is as good of a (auto)biography as will ever exist of Charles Darwin. This collection of letters is the most intimate look the world will ever have of the highly influential man. The book is wonderfully edited and the included works truly do allow the reader a look inside the head of Charles Darwin. For readers interested in the life of Darwin, The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin: Volume Two of Three is essential reading. It is a fascinating and personal examination of a man who forever changed our understanding of the world that surrounds us. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, Vol. 2 of 3
The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, Vol. 2 of 3

Author: Charles Darwin

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2015-06-02

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 9781330257708

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Charles Darwin wrote a copious amount of notes and letters, in addition to his formal writings, and it is these originally unpublished words that form the foundation of this text. His son Francis Darwin serves as editor and tour guide for this collection, expertly introducing the various pieces in which the great naturalist details his life and his theory of evolution. Volume One of this text details with the early life of Darwin, and Volume Two picks up in 1837, with Darwin in his late twenties and working towards the foundations of The Origin of Species. Darwin's story is primarily told through personal notes he kept and letter he wrote to friends and loved ones. These texts are expertly introduced and contextualized by Francis Darwin, and this collection of words serves to paint a detailed portrait of the man. The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin is as good of a (auto)biography as will ever exist of Charles Darwin. This collection of letters is the most intimate look the world will ever have of the highly influential man. The book is wonderfully edited and the included works truly do allow the reader a look inside the head of Charles Darwin. For readers interested in the life of Darwin, The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin: Volume Two of Three is essential reading. It is a fascinating and personal examination of a man who forever changed our understanding of the world that surrounds us. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

More Letters of Charles Darwin
More Letters of Charles Darwin

Author: Francis Darwin

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2018-02-16

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 9781377728209

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The Chief Sea Lion's Inheritance
The Chief Sea Lion's Inheritance

Author: Tom Blaney

Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd

Published: 2011-05-01

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1848766211

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Charles Galton Darwin was the grandson of the great Charles Darwin and was born into the liberal and independent-minded intellectual family in 1887. He became an eminent physical scientist, but less respectably emerged as a proponent of eugenics – a science devoted to the desirability, even necessity, of improving human stock by selective breeding. He and most of the previous generation of Darwins were enthusiastic activists and leaders in the cause of eugenics – which was controversial when it was first proposed and today, after its association with Nazi atrocities, has become hugely distasteful to most people. The Chief Sea Lion’s Inheritance: Eugenics and the Darwins is the first book to scrutinise this aspect of the Darwin inheritance – examining Charles Galton Darwin and six generations of the family.Dr. Blaney’s research has placed the concept of eugenics within the context of Charles Galton Darwin’s own unique family perspective. Why did a member of a family with a reputation for enlightened and humane thought pursue a concept that was reviled from its inception? And why has this seemingly reprehensible aspect of the Darwin family been given scant attention in nearly all versions of their illustrious story?