Charles Darwin: His Life Told in an Autobiographical Chapter, and in a Selected Series of his Published Letters.

This unique and intimate biography, compiled by Darwin's son, Francis Darwin, offers a personal look at the life and work of the great naturalist.

The book is structured around an "Autobiographical Chapter"--a highly personal memoir written by Charles Darwin for his family in 1876 and never intended for public view. This candid account provides an unparalleled view of his childhood, education, motivations, and the mental processes that led to his world-changing theories.

Francis Darwin then s...