Essays on species theory and draft outline of species theory, 1842-1857
Multiple volumes
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 6-7
Scope and Contents
The essays contained in this class comprises Darwin's earliest attempts to outline his evolutionary theory, more than 15 years before the publication of 'On the origin of species'. Comprises 1842 sketch, 1844 essay and 1857 draft outline.
Dates
- Creation: 1842-1857
Creator
- From the Fonds: Darwin, Charles Robert, 1809-1882 (naturalist) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Fonds:
Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Extent
2 volume(s)
Language of Materials
English
Date information
1842, 1844 & 1857
Finding aid date
2011-05-27 22:43:55+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
Contact:
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Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk