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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
W W Norton & Co Inc
Publication date
August 17, 2009
Pages
422
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780393068146
ISBN-10
0393068145
Dimensions
1.50 by 6.25 by 9.75 in.
Weight
1.46 lbs.
Original list price
$29.95
Summaries and Reviews
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A group portrait of the three British voyagers who became fierce defenders of Darwinâs theory of evolution.
Award-winning cultural historian Iain McCalman tells the stories of Charles Darwin and his most vocal supporters and colleagues: Joseph Hooker, Thomas Huxley, and Alfred Wallace. Beginning with the somber morning of April 26, 1882âthe day of Darwinâs funeralâDarwinâs Armada steps back in time and recounts the lives and scientific discoveries of each of these explorers. The four amateur naturalists voyaged separately from Britain to the southern hemisphere in search of adventure and scientific fame. From Darwinâs inaugural trip on the Beagle in 1835 through Wallaceâs exploits in the Amazon and, later, Malaysia in the 1840s and 1850s, each man independently made discoveries that led him to embrace Darwinâs groundbreaking theory of evolution. This book reveals the untold story of Darwinâs greatest supporters who, during his life, campaigned passionately in the war of ideas over evolution and who lived on to extend and advance the scope of his work. 16 pages of color illustrationsPricing is shown for items sent to or within the U.S., excluding shipping and tax. Please consult the store to determine exact fees. No warranties are made express or implied about the accuracy, timeliness, merit, or value of the information provided. Information subject to change without notice. isbn.nu is not a bookseller, just an information source.