The Autobiography of Charles Darwin

Darwin's Autobiography gives us an explanation of what led him to his greatest achievement: the theory of evolution; It describes the obsession that drove him to great heights as a scientist, illustrates the convergence of factors that allowed him to see what others overlooked, and reveals a few family secrets along the way. A wonderful book for any scientist or aspiring scientist, this work describes a new way of living and seeing the world, and shows a number of overlooked aspects of Darwin's life and work. This New Albion Press edition includes a gallery of 19th century cartoons related to Darwin and evolution. It can be annotated, highlighted, and searched by the reader.