Notebook B, July 1837 - Mar. 1838
Class
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 121
Scope and Contents
From the Multiple volumes:
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: July 1837 - Mar. 1838
Creator
- From the Fonds: Darwin, Charles Robert, 1809-1882 (naturalist) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access to this item is restricted. Applications for access should be referred to the Keeper of Archives and Modern Manuscripts: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk.
Extent
1 notebook(s)
Language of Materials
English
External Documents
Date information
[1837.07]-[1838.03.early]
Finding aid date
2011-04-21 11:29:02+00:00
Repository Details
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