Transmutation notebooks, 1837-1839
Multiple volumes
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 121-124
Scope and Contents
This series of notebooks, labelled 'B', 'C', 'D' and 'E', on transmutation of species were compiled by Charles Darwin following his return from the Beagle voyage in 1837. In notebook 'B' Darwin first attempted to formulate a full theory of evolution. Notebooks 'D' and 'E' started in 1838 and 1839 concentrate on Darwin's thoughts on natural selection.
Dates
- Creation: 1837-1839
Creator
- From the Fonds: Darwin, Charles Robert, 1809-1882 (naturalist) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Fonds:
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Extent
4 notebook(s)
Language of Materials
English
Date information
1837-1839
Finding aid date
2011-06-14 18:16:31+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk