List of illustrations; Introduction; Acknowledgements; Note on editorial policy; Principal sources of references; The Beagle Diary 1831–1836; Biographical register; Index.
A fascinating record of one of the most famous journeys ever made.
Richard Darwin Keynes is Emeritus Professor of Physiology at the University of Cambridge, and fellow of Churchill College, Cambridge. In parallel with research and teaching on physiology and biophysics, he has a long-standing interest in the voyage of the Beagle, and has also edited The Beagle Record (1979) and Charles Darwin's Zoology Notes and Specimen Lists from the H. M. S. Beagle (2000).
From the reviews: '… a record of his immediate feelings, the
sea-sickness, the triumphs of his palaeontological finds, close
shaves with General Rosas and military activity in Patagonia,
drinking maté and smoking cigarilloes with the Gaucho, the stars
glittering over the Andes … vivid and expressive…' Janet Browne
'Besides being an intriguing read, this book is a source of
information that is invaluable to any student whose interest strays
into the Darwin saga.' Open History
'What emerges more strongly are the vicissitudes of long distance
travel in the 1830s … and a flavour of Darwin's own personality …
the book is highly recommended.' Paul Ashtron, Biologist
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