Geological Observations on Coral Reefs, Volcanic Islands and on South America
Geological Observations on Coral Reefs, Volcanic Islands and on South America

Author: Charles DARWIN

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Published: 2021-05-16

Total Pages: 704

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The Present Volume is composed of CHARLES DARWIN'S Geological Observations on Coral Reefs, Volcanic Islands, and South America, which were published separately, at intervals, and constitute the Geology of the Voyage of the Beagle. The first part is on the Structures and Distribution of Coral Reefs; the second part contains descriptions of the Volcanic Islands visited during the expedition, together with a brief notice on the Geology of the Cape of Good Hope and of parts of Australia; the third and last part treats exclusively of South America, and contains all the geological observations, worth publishing... THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT FROM THE ORIGINAL BOOK OF 1851, WITH IMAGES AND MAPS.

Geological Observations on the Volcanic Island and Parts of South America Visited During the Voyage of H M S Beagle
Geological Observations on the Volcanic Island and Parts of South America Visited During the Voyage of H M S Beagle

Author: Charles Darwin

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2008-08-16

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 140921592X

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This volume contains 2 of the 3 parts of Darwin's account his geological obserbations as the naturalist on the HMS Beagle 1832-1836. These volumes display Dawrin's keen interest in nature and carefule observations. They also mention the "upraised seashells" which led him to question the age of the Earth; An important factor in the theory of evolution.