Metaphysical notebooks, 1838-1839
Multiple volumes
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 125-126
Scope and Contents
These notebooks, labelled 'M' and 'N', were compiled by Charles Darwin following his return from the Beagle voyage and contain jottings of observations and speculations relevant to his developing theories on evolution.
Dates
- Creation: 1838-1839
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 notebook(s) (2 notebook(s) housed in one box)
Language of Materials
English
Date information
1838-1839
Finding aid date
2011-02-18 15:22:00+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