| Author |
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 |
| Editor |
Darwin, Francis, Sir, 1848-1925 |
| Editor |
Seward, A. C. (Albert Charles), 1863-1941 |
| Title |
More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2
A Record of His Work in a Series of Hitherto Unpublished Letters
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/More_Letters_of_Charles_Darwin
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| Credits |
Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication compiled during the late 19th century. This collection includes previously unpublished letters written by Darwin, showcasing his thoughts and discussions on various aspects of natural history, botany, and geographical distribution. The content reflects Darwin's ongoing correspondence with contemporaries such as Sir Joseph Hooker, discussing ideas that contributed to the development of evolutionary theory and plant distribution. At the start of the volume, the correspondence reveals Darwin's intricate engagement with botanical observations and theories regarding geographical distribution among plants and animals. In the letters, Darwin exchanges ideas with other scientists, shares findings about plant species in isolated regions, and critiques previous works, showing his meticulous attention to detail and keen analytical mind. These discussions underscore the collaborative nature of scientific inquiry in Darwin's time and the importance of correspondence in exchanging ideas that would shape future scientific understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Evolution (Biology)
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| Subject |
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 -- Correspondence
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| Subject |
Naturalists -- Great Britain -- Correspondence
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2740 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 23, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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