Charles Darwin (Masterplots II: Juvenile and Young Adult Biography Series)
At a glance:
- Author: Arthur S. Gregor
- First Published: 1966
- Time of Work: 1809–1882
- Setting: England and South America
- Principal Characters: Charles Darwin, Robert Darwin, Thomas Huxley, Charles Lyell, Captain Robert Fitzroy, Josiah Wedgwood, Jr., Emma Wedgwood Darwin
- Genres: Nonfiction, Biography
- Subjects: Voyages, Nature, Nineteenth century, Science or scientists, Biography, Animals, Naturalists, Evolution
- Locales: England, South America
Form and Content
In Charles Darwin, Arthur S. Gregor takes a complicated scientific principle, the theory of evolution by natural selection, and turns it into an effective history and science lesson. The book is divided into three major parts and includes notes, a list of sources for further reading, and a chronological table. The first part of the book, “Voyage,” briefly covers Darwin’s early unsuccessful school life, his conflict with his demanding father, and his dilemma in choosing a career. Dr. Robert Darwin wanted his son to follow him in a medical career....
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