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Cyril aydon isbn 9781845297480 series brief histories format paperback, publishers little, brown book group, robinson publishing publication date jan 29, 2009 pages 432 product dimensions 129 x. Charles darwin has become one of the most important men in history. He explains what the origin of species was about, and offers a ringside seat at the splendid row that followed publication. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Darwins famous journey on the second voyage of the hms beagle. Everything you need to know about science but never had time to ask 1st edition. Cyril aydon s short biography is considered one of the best introductions to the life and ideas of darwin. Everything you need to know about sciencebut never had time to ask. With darwins legacy still in contention and the forthcoming anniversary of the publication of the origins species, aydon s book is a perfect guide to the ideas as well as the man who was recently voted one of the greatest britons of all. Cyril aydon is a fulltime writer speciali z ing in the history of science. Cyril aydon from the length of the human genome to the number of stars in the sky, within these pages lies a fascinating collection of stories of mankinds speculation and discovery.
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