The Darwin conspiracy / by John Darnton.
The Darwin conspiracy / by John Darnton.
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Publisher
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2005.
Date
2005.
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N813.54/752
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Language
English
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p. cm.
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Publisher
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2005.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2005.
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"In this new novel, John Darnton transports us to Victorian England and around the world to reveal the secrets of a legendary nineteenth-century figure. Darnton blends the power of fact and the insights of fiction to explore the many mysteries attached to the life and work of Charles Darwin"
"What led Darwin to the theory of evolution? Why did he wait twenty-two years to write On the Origin of Species? Why was he incapacitated by mysterious illnesses and frightened of travel? Who was his secret rival? These are some of the questions driving Darnton's narrative, which unfolds through three vivid points of view: Darwin's own as he sails...
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The Darwin conspiracy / by John Darnton.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 308-309)
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N813.54/752
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74VK6QLPLgvA
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ISBN
1400041376
9781400041374
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813.54
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991021003859702626
