Cliffe Castle Museum, Bradford Museums and Galleries Geology Collections, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England
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To W. E. Darwin 26 January [1872]
Summary
Gives information on recent editions of Lyell’s works.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 26 Jan [1872] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 138 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8183 |
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- … 1865. But “Lyells Students’ Elements of Geology” appeared in 1871, & will I think replace …
- … edition of Charles Lyell’s Principles of geology appeared in 1872 ( C. Lyell 1872 ). …
- … The sixth edition of Lyell’s Elements of geology appeared in 1865 ( C. …
- … Lyell 1865 ), and the Student’s elements of geology in 1871 ( C. Lyell 1871 ). …
- … Lyell, Charles. 1865. Elements of geology, or the ancient changes of the earth and its …
- … John Murray. Lyell, Charles. 1871. The student’s elements of geology. London: J. Murray. …
- … Lyell, Charles. 1872. Principles of geology or the modern changes of the earth …
- … its inhabitants considered as illustrative of geology. 11th edition. 2 vols. London: John …
To J. S. Henslow [21 January 1838]
Summary
Sends rock specimen for W. H. Miller. Asks JSH to see whether there is any geology in P. B. Webb and Sabin Berthelot, Histoire naturelle des Îles Canaries [1835–50]. Finds his work on geology growing so large that it will take more than one volume and asks whether this will make publication aid more difficult.
Has accepted Secretaryship of the Geological Society.
Will not come to Cambridge because "as long as I continue well I cannot bear to leave my work for half a day".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
| Date: | [21 Jan 1838] |
| Classmark: | Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Dreer collection) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-400 |
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- … as one of the most important events for geology which has occurred for many years. ’ ( …
- … coral reefs. Being the first part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle , under the …
- … for W. H. Miller. Asks JSH to see whether there is any geology in P. B. Webb and Sabin …
- … Îles Canaries [1835–50]. Finds his work on geology growing so large that it will take more …
- … to be collated before being bound. The geology of the islands is described in Tome 2, …
- … and just look and see if there is any geology in it? I am particularly interested about …
- … Whewell discussed CD’s contributions to geology and summed up his opinion of his work as …
- … together with some brief notices on the geology of Australia and the Cape of Good Hope. …
- … Being the second part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, under the command of …
- … be sufficient to pay for publishing the geology of the voyage. The Syndics have not been …
- … South America. Being the third part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, under the …
- … point I wanted to ask you about: is, I find my geology, nolens volens, is covering so much …
From W. B. Dawkins 26 April 1874
Summary
Asks CD’s support for his application for the Chair of Geology at Oxford.
| Author: | William Boyd Dawkins |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 26 Apr 1874 |
| Classmark: | DAR 162: 128 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9429 |
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- … Asks CD’s support for his application for the Chair of Geology at Oxford. …
- … the first to receive the scholarship in geology in 1861. ( Historical register of the …
- … for the Woodwardian Professorship of geology at the University of Cambridge in 1873 (see …
- … on 24 April 1874; he had been professor of geology at Oxford since 1860 ( ODNB ). Joseph …
- … Two scholarships were established in 1860 at Oxford, one in geology and one in natural …
- … science as bearing on geology. Dawkins was …
- … in my candidature for the chair of Geology at Oxford so sadly vacant by the death of my …
- … Oxford are 1 st . I was the first to take geology into the schools 2 d . I was the first …
From James Dwight Dana 4 December 1862
Summary
Illness has prevented his reading Origin. He has, however, expressed his [negative] opinion on the subject of mutability of species in his Manual of geology [1862]. Since his persuasions are so strong, he can do no less.
| Author: | James Dwight Dana |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 4 Dec 1862 |
| Classmark: | Yale University Library: Manuscripts and Archives (Dana Family Papers (MS 164) Series 1, Box 2, folder 44) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3845 |
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- … of mutability of species in his Manual of geology [1862]. Since his persuasions are so …
- … 1965 . Dana 1863 was entitled Manual of geology: treating of the principles of the …
- … my seeming neglect of your work. In my geology, I had a chapter partly prepared on the …
- … a subject within the range of Dynamical Geology,—taking sides, I confess, against you—: …
- … expressed an opinion on this point in the geology; and this you will excuse: for my …
- … 1860] ). The preface of Dana’s Manual of geology was dated 1 November 1862 ( Dana 1863 , …
- … bears the year ‘1863’, and the Manual of geology was apparently not published in Britain …
- … 5 February 1863 ). Dana was Silliman Professor of geology at Yale University ( DSB ). …
- … conclusion of his section on ‘historical geology’, Dana argued that, while it was right …
- … for science to seek for natural causes, geology suggested ‘no theory of natural forces’ …
- … bears strongly against both hypotheses … Geology appears to bring us directly before the …
Cotta, C. B. von (1808–79)
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- … S. 1980–96. Geologists and the history of geology: an international bibliography. 10 vols. …
- … soils geological maps of Saxony text-books biographical memoirs popular works on geology …
- … Modern geology German geologist palaeontologist stratigrapher mineralogist economic …
- … of Thuringia, 1845–7. Appointed professor of geology, Freiberg University, 1842. Author …
- … of text-books, biographical memoirs, and popular works on geology. …
- … Published Modern geology (1866). DBE NDB Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of …
To Giuseppe Merighi 16 February [1882]
Summary
CD’s observations on the geology of S. Africa, which he considers of no value, were published in Volcanic islands.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Giuseppe Merighi |
| Date: | 16 Feb [1882] |
| Classmark: | Biblioteca Comunale Ariostea, Ferrara (MS II:423) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13690 |
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- … CD’s observations on the geology of S. Africa, which he considers of no value, were …
- … letter from Merighi on South African geology has been found; he has not been identified. …
- … Dear Sir— My observations on the geology of S. Africa have no value. They relate only to …
- … together with some brief notices on the geology of Australia and the Cape of Good Hope. …
- … Being the second part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, under the command of …
Ramsay, Andrew Crombie. 1878. The physical geology and geography of Great Britain: a manual of British geology. 5th edition. London: E. Stanford.
Lyell, Charles. 1834–5. Principles of geology: or, the modern changes of the earth and its inhabitants, considered as illustrative of geology. 3d edition. 4 vols. London: John Murray.
Lyell, Charles. 1840d. Principles of geology: or, the modern changes of the earth and its inhabitants, considered as illustrative of geology. 6th ed. 3 vols. London.
Lyell, Charles. 1847. Principles of geology; or, the modern changes of the earth and its inhabitants considered as illustrative of geology. 7th ed. London. [Vols. 4,9]
Lyell, Charles. 1850c. Principles of geology; or the modern changes of the earth and its inhabitants considered as illustrative of geology. 8th edition. London: John Murray.
Lyell, Charles. 1853b. Principles of geology; or, the modern changes of the earth and its inhabitants considered as illustrative of geology. 9th edition, entirely revised. London: John Murray.
Lyell, Charles. 1872. Principles of geology or the modern changes of the earth and its inhabitants considered as illustrative of geology. 11th edition. 2 vols. London: John Murray.
Miller, Hugh (1802–56)
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- … the Hebrides. Author of popular works on geology. Modern English biography Sarjeant 1980– …
- … S. 1980–96. Geologists and the history of geology: an international bibliography. 10 vols. …
- … Publishing. 2,4,5,9,17,30 Great Britain Edinburgh Hebrides stratigraphy geology popular …
- … works on geology Scottish quarryman poet ecclesiastical journalist geologist …
Prévost, L.-C. (1787–1856)
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- … 1787–1856 French geologist. Studied the geology of France and Austria. Collaborated with …
- … 1834, 1839, and 1851. Professor of geology, the Sorbonne, 1831. DSB Sarjeant 1980–96 . …
- … S. 1980–96. Geologists and the history of geology: an international bibliography. 10 vols. …
- … France Faculty of Sciences Paris University France Austria Paris geology French geologist …
From J. D. Dana 5 February 1863
Summary
Hopes CD has received a copy of his [Manual of] Geology [1862]; justifies his assertion that geology provides no evidence to support the view that life has evolved through a method of development from species to species.
| Author: | James Dwight Dana |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 5 Feb 1863 |
| Classmark: | Yale University Library: Manuscripts and Archives (Dana Family Papers (MS 164) Series 1, Box 2, folder 44) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3969 |
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- … Hopes CD has received a copy of his [ Manual of ] Geology [1862]; justifies …
- … his assertion that geology provides no evidence to support the view that life has evolved …
- … The reference is to Dana’s Manual of geology ( Dana 1863a ; see letter to J. D. Dana, 7 …
- … that ere this you have the copy of the Geology** (and without any charge of expenses, as …
- … Owen’s interpretation in his Manual of geology ( Dana 1863a , p. 463), and was apparently …
- … ground for my assertion on page 602, that Geology has not afforded facts that sustain the …
- … to this difficulty is that the Science of Geology is comparatively new and facts are daily …
- … But this admits the proposition that Geology does not yet afford the facts required. — 2. …
- … 8, Appendix III). Dana, who was professor of geology at Yale University, had suffered a …
- … species from others’, concluding that geology led to ‘no other solution of the great …
- … geological record in Origin , admitting that ‘Geology assuredly does not reveal any such …
To Charles Lyell 1 December [1866]
Summary
Thanks CL for copy of his "grand book" [Principles of geology, 10th ed., vol. 1 (1867)]. Congratulates him on additions.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Lyell, 1st baronet |
| Date: | 1 Dec [1866] |
| Classmark: | American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.322) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5289 |
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- … of his "grand book" [ Principles of geology , 10th ed. , vol. 1 (1867)]. Congratulates him …
- … 1985–. Lyell, Charles. 1867–8. Principles of geology or the modern changes of the earth …
- … its inhabitants considered as illustrative of geology. 10th edition. 2 vols. London: John …
- … reference to the tenth edition of Lyell’s Principles of geology (see nn. 2 and 3, below). …
- … volume of the tenth edition of Principles of geology ( C. Lyell 1867–8 ) was published in …
- … of the tenth edition of Principles of geology was published in March 1868 ( Publishers’ …
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Darwin & Geology
Summary
The lessons Darwin learned from Adam Sedgwick at Cambridge, and in the field in North Wales, stood him in good stead during the Beagle voyage. While he was attached to the Beagle from 1831 to 1835, Darwin actually spent about two-thirds of his time ashore,…
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- … actually spent about two-thirds of his time ashore, where geology was his single most frequent …
- … and the coral reefs of the Pacific, Darwin’s notes on geology accumulated twice as fast as those on …
- … he believed the same basic processes that had shaped the geology of South America were also at work …
- … of the previous decade by publishing three volumes on the geology of the Beagle voyage, but as …
- … for further reading… On Darwin’s work in geology: Herbert, Sandra. 2005. …
- … A. 1991. The discovery of a vocation: Darwin’s early geology. British Journal for the History of …
- … of Science 9: 199–218. On the history of geology: Greene, Mott C. 1982. …
- … Laudan, Rachel. 1994 [1987]. From mineralogy to geology . Chicago: University of Chicago Press …
The geology of the Beagle voyage
Summary
The primary concern that linked much of Darwin’s geological work in the Beagle years was to understand the changing relation between the levels of land and sea. As he studied the shores of South America, and discovered shells inland at thousands of feet…
Darwin’s introduction to geology
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Darwin collected minerals as a child and was introduced to the science of geology at the University of Edinburgh, but he only became actively interested in the subject as he was completing his degree at Cambridge.
Bibliography of Darwin’s geological publications
Summary
This list includes papers read by Darwin to the Geological Society of London, his books on the geology of the Beagle voyage, and other publications on geological topics. Author-date citations refer to entries in the Darwin Correspondence Project’s…
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- … Darwin to the Geological Society of London, his books on the geology of the Beagle voyage, and …
- … and distribution of coral reefs. Being the first part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, …
- … of HMS Beagle, together with some brief notices on the geology of Australia and the Cape of Good …
- … observations on South America. Being the third part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, …
- … London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1846. [F273.] —On the geology of the Falkland Islands. …
- … [ Shorter publications , pp. 209-17. F1677.] —Geology. Section VI, pp. 156-95, in A …
- … for further reading… On Darwin’s work in geology: Herbert, Sandra. 2005. …
- … James A. 1991. The discovery of a vocation: Darwin’s early geology. British Journal for the …
- … of Science 9: 199–218. On the history of geology: Greene, Mott C. 1982. …
- … Laudan, Rachel. 1994 [1987]. From mineralogy to geology . Chicago: University of Chicago Press. …
Darwin in letters, 1847-1850: Microscopes and barnacles
Summary
Darwin's study of barnacles, begun in 1844, took him eight years to complete. The correspondence reveals how his interest in a species found during the Beagle voyage developed into an investigation of the comparative anatomy of other cirripedes and…
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- … Hooker: ‘I hope this next summer to finish my S. American geology; then to get out a little zoology …
- … from these years and a series of interesting exchanges on geology with David Milne, Robert Chambers, …
- … through the mountains. Hooker writes of the complicated geology of the area, of the community of …
- … with which they had come to regard each other. Geology, and geological controversy …
- … Sir John Frederick William Herschel, to write the chapter on geology ( letter to J. F. W. Herschel, …
- … the zoological chapter, show how they divided the topics of geology and zoology between them. Owen …
- … contribute most to the leading questions of contemporary geology. Perhaps with himself in mind, he …
- … in the preparation of new editions of his Principles of geology and Manual of elementary …
Darwin in letters, 1837–1843: The London years to 'natural selection'
Summary
The seven-year period following Darwin's return to England from the Beagle voyage was one of extraordinary activity and productivity in which he became recognised as a naturalist of outstanding ability, as an author and editor, and as a professional…
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- … on various subjects to major theoretical monographs in geology. In addition, he organised and …
- … and sold separately as Journal of researches into the geology and natural history of the various …
- … one of Darwin’s visits to Maer in Staffordshire. Geology Darwin’s work and …
- … an application of his Beagle work, and it too was in geology. In 1838 he set out on a geological …
- … of the Beagle voyage In addition to his work on geology Darwin undertook to provide a …
- … network that Darwin established as he worked on the geology and zoology of the voyage a most …
- … lately been sadly tempted to be idle, that is as far as pure geology is concerned, by the delightful …
- … these years was that it put an end to further field work in geology. From his South American days he …
The Lyell–Lubbock dispute
Summary
In May 1865 a dispute arose between John Lubbock and Charles Lyell when Lubbock, in his book Prehistoric times, accused Lyell of plagiarism. The dispute caused great dismay among many of their mutual scientific friends, some of whom took immediate action…
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- … Lyell had begun work on a sixth edition of Elements of geology (C. Lyell 1865). At the same time …
- … book had been completed and set in type for Elements of geology in 1860 and then re-set in 1861 …
- … in 1860 for the sixth edition of the ‘ Elements of geology ’ 34 [C. Lyell 1865], and the …
- … , pp. lx–lxxv. Lyell, Charles. 1865. Elements of geology, or the ancient changes of the …
Commentary
Summary
This section provides pages of commentary on the following themes: Evolution Geology Life sciences Human nature Religion
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- … on the following themes: Evolution Geology Life sciences …
Darwin & coral reefs
Summary
The central idea of Darwin's theory of coral reef formation, as it was later formulated, was that the islands were formed by the upward growth of coral as the Pacific Ocean floor gradually subsided. It overturned previous ideas and would in itself…
Darwin & the Geological Society
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The science of geology in the early nineteenth century was a relatively new enterprise forged from the merging of several distinct traditions of inquiry, from mineralogy and the very practical business of mining, to theories of the earth’s origin and the…
Science, Work and Manliness
Summary
Discussion Questions|Letters In 1859, popular didactic writer William Landels published the first edition of what proved to be one of his best-selling works, How Men Are Made. "It is by work, work, work" he told his middle class audience, …
Darwin in letters, 1844–1846: Building a scientific network
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The scientific results of the Beagle voyage still dominated Darwin's working life, but he broadened his continuing investigations into the nature and origin of species. Far from being a recluse, Darwin was at the heart of British scientific society,…
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Darwin’s reading notebooks
Summary
In April 1838, Darwin began recording the titles of books he had read and the books he wished to read in Notebook C (Notebooks, pp. 319–28). In 1839, these lists were copied and continued in separate notebooks. The first of these reading notebooks (DAR 119…
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- … Natural History, and Journal of Zoology, Botany, Mineralogy, Geology and Meteorology ] read …
- … [Lisyansky 1814]— nothing Lyell’s Elements of Geology [Lyell 1838] Gibbon’s Life of …
- … my subjects Elie de Beaumont’s 2 vol of memoirs on Geology of France [Dufrénoy and Élie de …
- … life of Johnsons [Boswell 1831] 4 vols 25 Phillips Geology [J. Phillips 1837–9] Lardners 2 …
- … need not try them again. 18 th . Maclarens Geology of Fife [Maclaren 1839] References at …
- … Natural History, and Journal of Zoology, Botany, Mineralogy, Geology and Meteorology ] 4. Vol. …
- … the Horse [W. C. L. Martin 1845b] —— Hitchock’s Geology of Mass: [Hitchcock 1841] (skimmed) …
- … [DAR 119: 22a] 1849. Feb 8 th . Geology of Russia by Murchison. Veneuil &c …
- … of the Creator [H. Miller 1849] Dec. 10. Dana’s Geology. U.S. Expedition [J. D. Dana 1849] …
- … Sanatory Reform [Anon. 1850].— April 5 Manual of Geology Lyell [Lyell 1851] —— 30 …
- … it. & buy it.— 112 Jukes. “Students Manual of Geology” [Jukes 1857]— published a few …
- … Insects [T. W. Harris 1842] Jukes Student Manual of Geology [Jukes 1857] Azara’s …
- … the years 1797 and 1798, including observations on the geology and geography, the natural …
- … Library.] 119: 2a Buckland, William. 1836. Geology and mineralogy considered with …
- … *119: 3v.; 119: 5a Dana, James Dwight. 1849. Geology . Vol. 10 of United States …
- … New Zealand; with contributions to the geography, geology, botany, and natural history …
- … their scientific institutions, and a few notices of the geology and mineralogy of those …
- … Survey of Great Britain, and of the Museum of Practical Geology in London 2, pt 2: 457–82. …
- … Survey of Great Britain, and of the Museum of Practical Geology in London 2, pt 2: 483–534. …
- … or, original memoirs in medicine, surgery, physiology, geology, zoology, and comparative anatomy …
- … 13a Hitchcock, Edward. 1841. Final report on the geology of Massachusetts . 2 vols. …
- … 119: 20a ——. 1857. The student’s manual of geology. Edinburgh. [Darwin Library.] *128 …
- … 119: 3a Lyell, Charles. 1837. Principles of geology: being an inquiry how far the …
- … Library.] 119: 3a ——. 1838. Elements of geology . London. [Darwin Library.] 119: 2a …
- … 119: 16a ——. 1847. Principles of geology; or, the modern changes of the earth and its …
- … 22a Lyell, Charles. 1851. A manual of elementary geology; or, the ancient changes of …
Living and fossil cirripedia
Summary
Darwin published four volumes on barnacles, the crustacean sub-class Cirripedia, between 1851 and 1854, two on living species and two on fossil species. Written for a specialist audience, they are among the most challenging and least read of Darwin’s works…
John Murray
Summary
Darwin's most famous book On the origin of species by means of natural selection (Origin) was published on 22 November 1859. The publisher was John Murray, who specialised in non-fiction, particularly politics, travel and science, and had published…
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- … as head of the business in 1843, had spent a year studying geology at Edinburgh University; as a …
- … he asked his friend Charles Lyell, whose Principles of geology (1830-3) had proved to be a …
- … contributed a section on using a microscope and a chapter on geology to A manual of scientific …
- … his authors and added Origin to his list: but although geology was his favourite hobby and he …
- … pseudonym ‘Verifier’ an essay entitled Scepticism in Geology (1877), an argument against Lyell’s …
Darwin’s earthquakes
Summary
Darwin experienced his first earthquake in 1834, but it was a few months later that he was really confronted with their power. Travelling north along the coast of Chile, Darwin and Robert FitzRoy, captain of HMS Beagle, were confronted with a series of…
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- … the low coral islands of the Pacific Ocean, and even the geology of Europe. In his Red Notebook …
Journal of researches
Summary
Within two months of the Beagle’s arrival back in England in October 1836, Darwin, although busy with distributing his specimens among specialists for description, and more interested in working on his geological research, turned his mind to the task of…
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- … with the new title Journal of Researches into the geology and natural history of the various …
- … of animals will occupy a large portion, sketches of the geology, the appearance of the country, and …
- … where he set out his views on human migration and reconciled geology with the Biblical account. ‘You …
- … food as an egg ’; William Henry Fitton considered the geology to be ‘excellent’ while relishing the …
- … title Journal of researches into the natural history and geology of the countries visited during …
Darwin & Glen Roy
Summary
Although Darwin was best known for his geological work in South America and other remote Beagle destinations, he made one noteworthy attempt to explain a puzzling feature of British geology. In 1838, two years after returning from the voyage, he travelled…
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- … noteworthy attempt to explain a puzzling feature of British geology. In 1838, two years after …
Darwin in letters, 1821-1836: Childhood to the Beagle voyage
Summary
Darwin's first known letters were written when he was twelve. They continue through school-days at Shrewsbury, two years as a medical student at Edinburgh University, the undergraduate years at Cambridge, and the of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle.…
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Charles Lyell
Summary
As an author, friend and correspondent, Charles Lyell played a crucial role in shaping Darwin's scientific life. Born to a wealthy gentry family in Scotland in 1797, Lyell had a classical and legal education but by the 1820s had become entranced by…
