کتاب The Voyage of the Beagle Modern Library  Original In 1831 Charles Darwin embarked on an expedition that in his own words determined my whole career The Voyage of the Beagle chronicles his fiveyear journey around the world and especially the coastal waters of South America as a naturalist on the HMS Beagle While traveling through these unexplored countries collecting specimens Darwin began to formulate the theories of evolution and natural selection realized in his master work The Origin of Species Travel memoir and scientific primer alike The Voyage of the Beagle is a lively and accessible introduction to the mind of one of historys most influential thinkers Since 1917 The Modern Library prides itself as The modern Library of the world s Best Books  Featuring introductions by leading writers stunning translations scholarly endnotes and reading group guides Production values emphasize superior quality and readability Competitive prices coupled with exciting cover design make these an ideal gift to be cherished by the avid reader