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Darwin's short account of his life and work is accompanied by reminiscences by his son.

Charles Darwin's Autobiography was first published in 1887, five years after his death. It was a bowdlerized edition: Darwin's family, attempting to protect his posthumous reputation, had deleted all the passages they considered too personal or controversial. The present complete... Read Full Overview

The Autobiography of Charles Darwin is an autobiography by the English naturalist Charles Darwin.Darwin wrote the text, which he entitled Recollections of the Development of my Mind and Character, for his family. He states that he started writing it on about May 28, 1876 and... Read Full Overview

By the time I went to this day-school (...) my taste for natural history, and more especially for collecting, was well developed. I tried to make out the names of plants (...) and collected all sorts of things, shells, seals, franks, coins, and minerals. The passion for collecting... Read Full Overview

A glimpse into the mind of one of the world's intellectual giants

"My father's autobiographical recollections were written for his children, and written without any thought that they would ever be published. To many this may seem an impossibility; but those who knew my father will understand how it was not only possible, but natural. The autobiography... Read Full Overview

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Charles Darwin wrote this candid review of his life for his children. This intimate portrait reveals the gentle soul of a man whose ideas changed the world.

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About The Autobiography of Charles Darwin by Charles Darwin Charles Darwin's Autobiography was first published in 1887, five years after his death. It was a bowdlerized... Read Full Overview

My father's autobiographical recollections, given in the present chapter, were written for his children, --and written without any thought that they would ever be published. To many this may seem an impossibility; but those who knew my father will understand how it was not only... Read Full Overview

The Autobiography of Charles Darwin is a first-person account of the life of the renowned naturalist and scientist, Charles Darwin. The book was written by Darwin himself and covers his early life, education, career, and personal life. In the book, Darwin describes his childhood... Read Full Overview

"The Autobiography of Charles Darwin" from Charles Darwin. English naturalist and geologist (1809-1882).

The Autobiography of Charles Darwin is an autobiography by the English naturalist Charles Darwin. Darwin wrote the text, which he entitled Recollections of the Development of my Mind and Character, for his family. He states that he started writing it on about May 28, 1876 and... Read Full Overview