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The Voyage of the Beagle

Book • 1839
The Voyage of the Beagle is a detailed account of Charles Darwin's five-year journey aboard the HMS Beagle.

The book chronicles his travels around the world, particularly in South America, the Galapagos Islands, and other regions.

It includes his observations on natural history, geology, and anthropology, which significantly influenced his later development of the theory of evolution by natural selection.

The journal is a vivid travel memoir and a scientific field journal, showcasing Darwin's keen powers of observation and his encounters with diverse ecosystems and species.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

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Carl Pullein
as an example of a journal from a historical figure.
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Does Journaling Help You Be More Productive?
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Adam Rutherford
as Charles Darwin's best book, highlighting its personal narrative.
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The status of Science
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John Hempton
as someone he'd like to have dinner with, citing his impact on biology and science.
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The Long (and Short) of It, featuring John Hempton from Bronte Capital
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Tom Holland
as the author of the book about his voyage on the Beagle.
12 Days: Port wine and Darwin sets sail
Mentioned after recently reading large parts of it in anticipation of the Origins Project Foundation's upcoming Galapagos trip.
Charles Darwin: The Best Scientist-Writer of All Time
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Robert Lamb
when discussing the Galapagos marine iguana's salt-sneezing behavior.
The Monstrefact Omnibus: D&D Monsters
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Robert Lamb
as a source describing penitentes, ice formations in the Andes.
From the Vault: Strange Ice, Part 1
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Robert Lamb
while discussing theories of atoll formation.
From the Vault: The Sunken Lands, Part 3

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