Notebook E, 1838-10-01 - 1839-07-10
Class
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 124
Notebook E:
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: 1838-10-01 - 1839-07-10
Creator
- From the Fonds: Darwin, Charles Robert, 1809-1882 (naturalist) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Fonds:
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Language of Materials
English
Date information
[1838.10.02]-1839.07.10
Finding aid date
2012-05-17 15:44:30+00:00
Repository Details
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