Autobiography of Charles Darwin

First published in 1892, this autobiography of the great naturalist, compiled and edited by his son Francis, offers fascinating glimpses into the mind and personal experiences of the man whose discoveries have had such a profound influence on science, philosophy, and the modern world view.
In the first half of the book Darwin reminisces about his early life, his family and upbringing, and his five-year voyage on the "HMS Beagle," during which he made the many observations that were later to...