Geological Observations On South America

by Charles Darwin

Overview

Geological Observations on South America is a book written by the English naturalist Charles Darwin. The book was published in 1846, and is based on his travels during the second voyage of HMS Beagle, commanded by captain Robert FitzRoy. The HMS Beagle arrived in South America to map out the coastlines and islands of the region for the British Navy. On the journey, Darwin collected fossils and plants, and recorded the continent's geological features.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543232684
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	02/20/2017
Pages:	194
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.45(d)

About the Author

Date of Birth:

February 12, 1809

Date of Death:

April 19, 1882

Place of Birth:

Shrewsbury, England

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

B.A. in Theology, Christ¿s College, Cambridge University, 1831